What is the cheapest way to get from Makkah to Cairo?

The cheapest way to get from Makkah to Cairo is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 20h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Makkah to Cairo?

The fastest way to get from Makkah to Cairo is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $220 - $450.

How far is it from Makkah to Cairo?

The distance between Makkah and Cairo is 1471 km. The road distance is 1585.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Makkah to Cairo?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Makkah to Cairo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Makkah and Cairo?

Cairo is 1h behind Makkah. It is currently 8:54 PM in Makkah and 7:54 PM in Cairo.

Can I drive from Makkah to Cairo?

Yes, the driving distance between Makkah to Cairo is 1586 km. It takes approximately 20h 8m to drive from Makkah to Cairo.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7656+ hotels available in Cairo.

Makkah to Cairo - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Makkah to Cairo by taxi, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Taif Regional Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Makkah to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)
2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)TIF - CAI
4h 49m
$228–449
Drive 1,585.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Makkah to Cairo1,585.8 km
20h 8m
$89–128
Train to Jeddah, fly
1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airport
2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)JED - CAI
6h 22m
$94–321

Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

13Weekly Planes

3h 6mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,471.4 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Makkah, Saudi Arabia and Cairo, Egypt?

There is no direct connection from Makkah to Cairo. However, you can take the taxi to Taif Regional Airport (TIF) airport, fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI), walk to Cairo Airport Bridge, take the line 111 bus to Cairo International Fair, walk to Cairo Fair, then take the line 3 train to Bab el Shaaria. Alternatively, you can drive from Makkah to Cairo in around 20h 8m.

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