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Flights from Cairo to Chennai
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Chennai. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 9h 00m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 00m
Cairo to Chennai at a glance
Fastest journey9h 00mVia Dubai, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Cairo to Chennai
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) MAA
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, IndiGo
Wed08:45 CAI13:13 DXB1h 47m connection15:00 DXB20:15 MAAEmirates
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CAI Abu Dhabi (AUH) MAA
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air
Thu08:15 CAI12:28 AUH2h 32m connection15:00 AUH20:39 MAAEtihad Airways
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CAI Sharjah (SHJ) MAA
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Nile Air · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Thu12:00 CAI16:13 SHJ6h 02m connection22:15 SHJ03:32 MAAAir Arabia
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CAI Kuwait City (KWI) MAA
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air India Express, IndiGo, Jazeera Airways
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
- 5,363 km3,330 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 00mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3.5hChennai vs Cairo
- Currency in Chennai
- INR
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → MAA
Flights from Cairo to Chennai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Chennai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. 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 Chennai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,363 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Chennai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Sharjah (SHJ) and Kuwait City (KWI). EgyptAir flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Chennai?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Chennai?
Chennai is 3.5 hours ahead of Cairo.
