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Flights from Chennai to Cairo
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Cairo. The fastest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Dubai, about 9h 22m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 11m
Chennai to Cairo at a glance
Fastest journey9h 11mVia Abu Dhabi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Cairo
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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MAA Abu Dhabi (AUH) CAI
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways
Thu06:00 MAA08:16 AUH2h 14m connection10:30 AUH12:52 CAIAir Arabia Abu Dhabi + Etihad Airways
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MAA Dubai (DXB) CAI
Leg 1: Emirates, IndiGo · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai
Tue22:15 MAA00:19 DXB3h 56m connection04:15 DXB06:45 CAIEmirates
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MAA Muscat (MCT) CAI
Leg 1: IndiGo, Oman Air, SalamAir · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Oman Air
Wed15:30 MAA17:23 MCT4h 22m connection21:45 MCT00:30 CAIOman Air + EgyptAir
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MAA Kuwait City (KWI) CAI
Leg 1: Air India Express, IndiGo, Jazeera Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
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 11mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3.5hCairo vs Chennai
- Currency in Cairo
- EGP
- Airports
- MAA → CAI, SPX, CCE
Flights from Chennai to Cairo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Muscat. 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 Chennai to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,363 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Muscat (MCT) and Kuwait City (KWI). Air Arabia flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Cairo?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Cairo?
Cairo is 3.5 hours behind Chennai.
