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Flights from Cairo to Almaty
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Almaty. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Shymkent, about 11h 02m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 50m
Cairo to Almaty at a glance
Fastest journey7h 50mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Shymkent
Best ways to fly from Cairo to Almaty
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CAI Dubai (DXB) ALA
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
Fri13:30 CAI17:35 DXB3h 40m connection21:15 DXB02:32 ALAEgyptAir + flydubai
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CAI Istanbul (IST) ALA
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines, Turkish Airlines
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CAI Antalya (AYT) ALA
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, Pegasus Airlines, SCAT Airlines
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CAI Abu Dhabi (AUH) ALA
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Astana
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,266 km2,649 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 50mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hAlmaty vs Cairo
- Currency in Almaty
- USD
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → ALA
Flights from Cairo to Almaty: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Shymkent and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Almaty?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,266 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Shymkent (CIT), Istanbul (IST) and Kuwait City (KWI). EgyptAir flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Almaty?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Almaty?
Almaty is 3 hours ahead of Cairo.





