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Flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Cairo (CAI)

Zayed International Airport, United Arab Emirates ↔ Cairo International Airport, Egypt

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

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 6 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (3L)EgyptAir (MS)Etihad Airways (EY)
Distance
2,378 km
1,478 miles
Est. flight time
3h 28m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United Arab Emirates

Jan
24°
29/19
12mm
Feb
26°
31/21
25mm
Mar
29°
34/24
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
8mm
May
38°
43/33
2mm
Jun
40°
45/35
0mm
Jul
41°
46/36
1mm
Aug
41°
46/36
1mm
Sep
39°
44/34
1mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
30°
35/25
3mm
Dec
26°
31/21
18mm

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

United Arab Emirates: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Egypt: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Abu Dhabi from Cairo?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Cairo (CAI) are around 2,378 km (1,478 miles) apart — an estimated 3h 28m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AUH–CAI route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Cairo?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (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.

Are there travel advisories for United Arab Emirates and Egypt?

The UK FCDO currently rates United Arab Emirates as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Egypt as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

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