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Flights from Cairo to Malta
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Malta. The fastest way is one stop via Istanbul or Athens, about 9h 15m door to door (1 connection a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 58m
Cairo to Malta at a glance
Fastest journey4h 58mVia Istanbul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Athens
Best ways to fly from Cairo to Malta
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 Istanbul (IST) MLA
Leg 1: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Sat01:00 CAI02:52 IST5h 23m connection08:15 IST09:15 MLAEgyptAir + Turkish Airlines
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CAI Athens (ATH) MLA
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair
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
- 1,687 km1,048 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 58mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hMalta vs Cairo
- Currency in Malta
- EUR
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → MLA
Flights from Cairo to Malta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Malta?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Athens and Misurata. 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 Malta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,687 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Malta?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH), Misurata (MRA) and Thessaloniki (SKG). Air Cairo flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Malta?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Malta?
Malta is 1 hour behind Cairo.





