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 10m.

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 43m and costs $240 - $460.

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 43m 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 2:35 PM in Makkah and 1:35 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 10m to drive from Makkah to Cairo.

Where can I stay near Cairo?

There are 7565+ 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)taxi
2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane TIF - CAI
4h 43m
$243–459
Drive 1,585.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Makkah to Cairocar 1,585.8 km
20h 10m
$89–128
Train to Jeddah, fly
1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain
2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane JED - CAI
6h 26m
$109–221

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

27Weekly Planes

2h 26mAverage Duration

$105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,471.4 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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 train to Bab el Shaaria. Alternatively, you can drive from Makkah to Cairo in around 20h 10m.

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