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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Medina to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 2:08 am
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 1:38 am.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Medina to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Medina to Cairo takes 2h 03m, covering 1,652 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Medina to Cairo range from 806 ﷼ to 1,227 ﷼, with an average of 971 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 806 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of 971 ﷼. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 842 ﷼ round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to 987 ﷼ for direct flights.

flyadeal is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Medina to Cairo flights are:

• flyadeal: 93% on time
• SAUDIA: 89% on time
• Egyptair: 73% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 133 ﷼–370 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flyadeal and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Medina to Cairo flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 21%, night flights for 21%, and afternoon flights for 15%.

One-way fares from Medina to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 371 ﷼, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 40 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Medina to Cairo usually depart from Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Medina to Cairo route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

One-stop flights from Medina to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 12% of one-stop connections

Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Medina to Cairo route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at 924 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 1,002 ﷼, a difference of 78 ﷼. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Medina and Cairo. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• Egyptair
• flyadeal
• flynas
• Air Cairo

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 40m, compared with 7h 07m via Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and 8h 16m via Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM).

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square, 6th of October Panorama and Cairo Opera House. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Medina to Cairo flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flyadeal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.