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Flights from Malta to Cairo
There are no direct flights from Malta to Cairo. The fastest way is one stop via Athens or Istanbul, about 4h 39m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 39m
Malta to Cairo at a glance
Fastest journey4h 39mVia Athens, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Athens or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Malta 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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MLA Athens (ATH) CAI
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
Thu20:45 MLA23:15 ATH1h 30m connection00:45 ATH02:24 CAIAegean Airlines + EgyptAir
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MLA Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines
Wed19:30 MLA22:43 IST8h 17m connection07:00 IST08:57 CAITurkish Airlines
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 39mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hCairo vs Malta
- Currency in Cairo
- EGP
- Airports
- MLA → CAI, SPX, CCE
Flights from Malta to Cairo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Malta to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Athens, Istanbul 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 Malta to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,687 km.
Where do you change planes between Malta and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Athens (ATH), Istanbul (IST), Misurata (MRA) and Thessaloniki (SKG). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Athens, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Malta and Cairo?
Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Malta and Cairo?
Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Malta.





