Connecting route · Nepal → Egypt

Flights from Kathmandu to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Kuwait City or Dubai, about 9h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 03m

Kathmandu to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 03mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuwait City or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Cairo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

KTM Kuwait City (KWI) CAI

Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir

One airline, one ticket ~9h 03m

KTM Dubai (DXB) CAI

Leg 1: flydubai, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai

One airline, one ticket ~9h 15m

KTM Doha (DOH) CAI

Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~9h 16m

KTM Abu Dhabi (AUH) CAI

Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways

One airline, one ticket ~9h 19m

KTM Sharjah (SHJ) CAI

Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Nile Air

One airline, one ticket ~9h 15m

KTM Istanbul (IST) CAI

Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 40m

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: 5,223 km3,243 miles
Journey time: 9h 03mestimate
Time difference: -3.75hCairo vs Kathmandu
Currency in Cairo: EGP
Airports: KTM → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Kathmandu to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Cairo?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuwait City, Dubai and Doha. 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 Kathmandu to Cairo?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,223 km.

Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Cairo?

The best connecting points are Kuwait City (KWI), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Himalaya Airlines flies both legs via Kuwait City, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kathmandu and Cairo?

Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Cairo?

Cairo is 3.75 hours behind Kathmandu.

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