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Connecting route · Niger → Egypt

Flights from Niamey to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Niamey to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Tripoli or Istanbul, about 7h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 44m
NIMCAIMJI

Niamey to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Tripoli or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Niamey to Cairo

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

1
NIM Tripoli (MJI) CAI
Leg 1: Libyan Airlines · Leg 2: Afriqiyah Airways, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~7h 44m
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NIM Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 02m
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3
NIM Tunis (TUN) CAI
Leg 1: Tunisair · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Tunisair
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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NIM Algiers (ALG) CAI
Leg 1: Air Algérie · Leg 2: Air Algérie, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 07m
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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
3,506 km2,177 miles
Journey time
7h 44mestimate
Time difference
+1hCairo vs Niamey
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
NIM → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Niamey to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Niamey to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Tripoli, Istanbul and Tunis. 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 Niamey to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,506 km.
Where do you change planes between Niamey and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Tripoli (MJI), Istanbul (IST), Tunis (TUN) and Algiers (ALG). Libyan Airlines flies both legs via Tripoli, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Niamey and Cairo?
Niamey: Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Niamey and Cairo?
Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Niamey.

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