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How to get fromDubai to Cairoby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Cairo by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Cairo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane DXB - CAI
    7h 14m
    $153–284

  2. Fly Dubai International Airport to Alexandria, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane DXB - ALY
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain train
    10h 24m
    $93–288

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Cairo International Airport

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane SHJ - CAI
    8h 40m
    $137–401

  4. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Cairo International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane AUH - CAI
    9h 14m
    $143–415

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,458.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Cairo, Egypt?

Egyptair, Emirates, and two other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) every 2 hours.

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