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Connecting route · Pakistan → Egypt

Flights from Islamabad to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Islamabad to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Riyadh or Abu Dhabi, about 7h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 30m
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Islamabad to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Riyadh or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Islamabad 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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ISB Riyadh (RUH) CAI
Leg 1: airblue, AirSial, flyadeal · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~7h 54m
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ISB Abu Dhabi (AUH) CAI
Leg 1: airblue, AirSial, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 01m
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ISB Kuwait City (KWI) CAI
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~7h 30m
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ISB Dubai (DXB) CAI
Leg 1: airblue, AirSial, Emirates · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~7h 55m
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ISB Doha (DOH) CAI
Leg 1: Pakistan International Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 53m
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ISB Manama (BAH) CAI
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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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
3,943 km2,449 miles
Journey time
7h 30mestimate
Time difference
-3hCairo vs Islamabad
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
ISB → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Islamabad to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Islamabad to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City. 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 Islamabad to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,943 km.
Where do you change planes between Islamabad and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Riyadh (RUH), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Kuwait City (KWI) and Dubai (DXB). airblue flies both legs via Riyadh, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Islamabad and Cairo?
Islamabad: Islamabad International Airport (ISB). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Islamabad and Cairo?
Cairo is 3 hours behind Islamabad.

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