Cheap Air Cairo Flights: Book Low Fares to Egypt

Air Cairo is an Egyptian airline founded in 2003 and headquartered in Cairo; the national carrier EgyptAir is among its shareholders. The airline focuses on low-cost leisure and scheduled flights, linking Europe with Egypt's holiday regions and Cairo and other Egyptian cities with the Middle East.

From Germany, Air Cairo flies from a number of airports, depending on the season, to Hurghada on the Red Sea, with flights to other Egyptian holiday destinations depending on the schedule. Part of the capacity is used by tour operators for package holidays, but seats are also sold as flight-only tickets, so you can book your hotel separately or visit family in Egypt. Many nationalities, including German citizens, can obtain a visa on arrival or an e-visa in advance; check the current entry rules before you travel.

For the cheapest Air Cairo ticket, book early for school holidays, Christmas and Easter, when the Red Sea fills up with winter-sun travellers; weeks outside the holidays and midweek dates are usually far cheaper. Comparing Hurghada with Egypt's other holiday airports and pricing outbound and return separately also turns up cheaper combinations. The prices on this page are the current lowest Air Cairo fares found by our searches.

Air Cairo tickets include hand luggage; the size and weight limits are shown while you book. Whether checked baggage is included, and how much, depends on the fare and the route. Your allowance is stated clearly on your ticket.

• Extra baggage: if you are bringing diving gear or extra luggage, arranging it in advance is usually cheaper than paying at the airport.
• Pushchairs, wheelchairs and sports equipment: special rules apply, so check the Air Cairo website before you fly.

If online check-in is offered for your flight, it opens for a set period before departure; otherwise you check in at the airport desk. Egyptian airports run an extra security check at the terminal entrance, so arrive in good time for your return flight. In Germany, holiday airports get busy at the start of the school holidays. Closing times are listed in your flight details.

Air Cairo flies mainly Airbus A320 family aircraft with cabins laid out primarily for economy travel. On-board catering depends on the route and fare; the aircraft type for your flight is shown in your flight details.