Cairo to Jeddah flights
Direct and connecting flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Cairo to Jeddah take?
Flight time from Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Jeddah?
Airline availability for CAI to JED changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Jeddah?
Direct (nonstop) availability on CAI to JED varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Saudi Arabian Airlines5-yr attributed events: 2Last 90 days: none recorded
- Egyptair5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air Arabia Egypt5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Nile Air5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- MSC5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabian Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Egyptair | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Air Arabia Egypt | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Nile Air | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| MSC | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning CAI → JED
CAI to JED is a short-haul route of 1,216 km (756 mi). See the return JED → CAI route.
Alternative airports near Cairo: Cairo (CWE) — 46 km.