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Flights from Reykjavik to Cairo
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Cairo. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or London, about 9h 37m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 09m
Reykjavik to Cairo at a glance
Fastest journey9h 09mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or London
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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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REK Frankfurt (FRA) CAI
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, EgyptAir, Lufthansa
Tue14:15 REK19:21 FRA2h 39m connection22:00 FRA02:52 CAILufthansa
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REK London (LHR) CAI
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: British Airways, EgyptAir
Wed11:15 REK14:57 LHR3h 33m connection18:30 LHR01:13 CAIBritish Airways
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
- 5,271 km3,273 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 09mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hCairo vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Cairo
- EGP
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → CAI, SPX, CCE
Flights from Reykjavik to Cairo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, London and Milan. 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 Reykjavik to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,271 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR), Milan (MXP) and Barcelona (BCN). Icelandair flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Cairo?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Cairo?
Cairo is 2 hours ahead of Reykjavik.





