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Flights between Algier (ALG) and Cairo (CAI)

Houari Boumediene Airport, Algeria ↔ Cairo International Airport, Egypt

A direct route between Algier and Cairo appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

AHEgyptAir (MS)
Distance
2,706 km
1,681 miles
Est. flight time
3h 53m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Algeria

Jan
11°
16/6
55mm
Feb
12°
17/6
50mm
Mar
14°
20/8
45mm
Apr
17°
23/10
35mm
May
21°
27/14
25mm
Jun
25°
32/17
5mm
Jul
28°
36/20
1mm
Aug
28°
35/20
5mm
Sep
24°
30/17
25mm
Oct
19°
25/12
50mm
Nov
14°
19/8
60mm
Dec
11°
16/6
70mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Egypt

Jan
19°
24/14
5mm
Feb
21°
26/16
4mm
Mar
24°
29/19
4mm
Apr
29°
34/24
1mm
May
32°
37/27
0mm
Jun
35°
40/30
0mm
Jul
35°
40/30
0mm
Aug
35°
40/30
0mm
Sep
33°
38/28
0mm
Oct
30°
35/25
1mm
Nov
25°
30/20
3mm
Dec
21°
26/16
6mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Egypt: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Algier from Cairo?

Algier (ALG) and Cairo (CAI) are around 2,706 km (1,681 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 53m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the ALG–CAI route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include AH, EgyptAir. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Algier and Cairo?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Egypt?

Across Egypt, the warmest month on average is June, with mean temperatures around 35°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Egypt?

The UK FCDO currently rates Egypt as Caution — some areas. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.