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Flights from Kolkata to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Kolkata to Cairo. The fastest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 12h 15m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 38m

Kolkata to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 38mVia Dubai, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Kolkata to Cairo

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

CCU Dubai (DXB) CAI

Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Emirates, flydubai

Wed21:00 CCU23:28 DXB4h 47m connection04:15 DXB06:45 CAIEmirates

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 15m

CCU Doha (DOH) CAI

Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Qatar Airways

Wed10:45 CCU12:39 DOH6h 51m connection19:30 DOH22:16 CAIQatar Airways

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 01m

CCU Abu Dhabi (AUH) CAI

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

Wed21:45 CCU00:40 AUH9h 50m connection10:30 AUH12:52 CAIEtihad Airways

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 37m

CCU New Delhi (DEL) CAI

Leg 1: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: EgyptAir

Same alliance ~9h 38m

CCU Mumbai (BOM) CAI

Leg 1: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: EgyptAir

Same alliance ~10h 01m

CCU Dhaka (DAC) CAI

Leg 1: Air India Express, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: EgyptAir

Self-transfer likely ~11h 05m

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: 5,698 km3,538 miles
Journey time: 9h 38mon current schedules
Time difference: -3.5hCairo vs Kolkata
Currency in Cairo: EGP
Airports: CCU → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Kolkata to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kolkata to Cairo?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi. 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 Kolkata to Cairo?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,698 km.

Where do you change planes between Kolkata and Cairo?

The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and New Delhi (DEL). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kolkata and Cairo?

Kolkata: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).

What is the time difference between Kolkata and Cairo?

Cairo is 3.5 hours behind Kolkata.

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