Cheap flights from Bangalore to Cairo — book online with FlightGPT
Quick answer: Bangalore to Cairo non-stop flights take about ≈ 11h (1-stop, including layover), with around No non-stop — daily 1-stop options via the Gulf (Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Dubai, Bahrain) or Addis Ababa direct departures a day. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BLR–CAI fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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Bangalore to Cairo flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 5,099 km (great-circle)
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 11h (1-stop, including layover)
- Direct flights per day: No non-stop — daily 1-stop options via the Gulf (Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Dubai, Bahrain) or Addis Ababa
- Airlines flying Bangalore Cairo:
- Visa for Indians: Egypt eVisa (apply online before travel) — see /visas
Airlines flying Bangalore to Cairo
There is no non-stop, so you connect through a hub. The quickest single-stop routings go via the Gulf — Etihad via Abu Dhabi (~10h 50m) and Oman Air via Muscat (~10h 45m) are typically the fastest, with Qatar Airways via Doha, Emirates and flydubai via Dubai, Gulf Air via Bahrain, Kuwait Airways and Saudia also serving the route daily. Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa is an alternative if you are combining Egypt with Africa. Comparing two or three Gulf hubs usually reveals a clear winner on both price and total travel time.
Cheapest time to fly & book
Egypt's prime tourist season is the cooler October to April, when sightseeing at Giza, Luxor and Aswan is comfortable — so those months see firmer fares. The cheaper, hotter stretch is May to September, when the desert heat peaks. As of May 2026, indicative round-trip economy fares run roughly ₹40,000–65,000 depending on season and hub, with one-ways from around ₹22,000 on the keenest sales. Booking 4–8 weeks ahead typically lands the best fares; avoid the Christmas–New Year peak. Indicative only — check live fares in the FlightGPT chat.
Flight duration & routing
The quickest single-stop journeys run about 10h 45m to 11 hours total, most efficiently via Abu Dhabi on Etihad or Muscat on Oman Air — a roughly 4-hour leg to the Gulf connects to a ~4h sector across to Cairo. Great-circle distance is around 5,099 km, though real routings fly farther. Cairo is usually 3h 30m behind India, so a night departure from Bengaluru lands in the early morning, ideal for a first full day at the Pyramids. Allow a comfortable layover, as some Gulf connections involve a longer wait at the hub.
Baggage & fares
On these connecting fares the allowance follows the operating carrier: Etihad, Oman Air, Qatar and Emirates economy typically allow 25–30 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin, while flydubai and some promotional buckets carry less — confirm before you pay. Book the whole BLR–CAI trip on one ticket so bags transfer through the hub automatically and you are protected if a connection slips. Vegetarian (VGML), Asian-vegetarian (AVML), Hindu-vegetarian (HNML) and Jain (JNML) meals can be requested up to 24 hours before departure. Lighter cabins and short layovers are worth checking against the cheapest fare.
Airports & terminals
Bengaluru (BLR) — international flights depart the newer Terminal 2, about 35 km north of the city. Cairo (CAI) — Cairo International, Africa's second-busiest airport, sits about 22 km north-east of central Cairo and runs three terminals; most international carriers use the modern Terminal 2, while EgyptAir and Star Alliance partners use Terminal 3, so check which your inbound flight uses for any onward connection. Pre-paid official taxis and ride apps reach Giza and central Cairo in 45–75 minutes depending on the city's notoriously heavy traffic. Agree the fare before you set off.
Visa & entry for Indians
Indian passport holders need a visa for Egypt, and the simplest route is the Egypt eVisa, applied online before travel via the official portal — a single-entry tourist eVisa costs around USD 25 (multiple-entry about USD 60), usually issued within a few business days and valid for a 30-day stay. A visa-on-arrival is generally available only to Indians who already hold a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese or Australian visa or residence permit, so most travellers should arrange the eVisa in advance. You will need a passport valid six months and proof of onward travel. Full guidance is in the Visas guide.
Best time to visit
Egypt is best from October to April, when temperatures are pleasant for exploring the Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, a Nile cruise and the monuments of Luxor and Aswan. Summer (May–September) is intensely hot, especially in Upper Egypt, though Mediterranean Alexandria stays milder and hotel rates fall. The cooler winter months around December–February are ideal for the desert and the Red Sea resorts but draw the biggest crowds at the headline sites. For what to see and where to stay, see the Cairo destination guide.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Bangalore to Cairo flight?
There is no non-stop. The quickest 1-stop journeys run about 10h 45m to 11 hours total, most efficiently via Abu Dhabi on Etihad or Muscat on Oman Air - a roughly 4-hour leg to the Gulf plus a ~4h sector to Cairo. Great-circle distance is around 5,099 km.
Which airlines fly Bangalore to Cairo?
No airline flies it non-stop. The fastest 1-stop options are Etihad (Abu Dhabi) and Oman Air (Muscat). Qatar Airways (Doha), Emirates and flydubai (Dubai), Gulf Air (Bahrain), Kuwait Airways, Saudia and Ethiopian (Addis Ababa) also connect daily.
How much is a Bangalore to Cairo ticket?
As of May 2026, indicative round-trip economy fares run roughly ₹40,000-65,000 by season and hub, with one-ways from around ₹22,000 on the keenest sales. Booking 4-8 weeks ahead usually lands the best fares; avoid the Christmas-New Year peak. Indicative only - check live fares in the FlightGPT chat.
Do Indians need a visa for Egypt?
Yes. The simplest route is the Egypt eVisa, applied online before travel - a single-entry tourist eVisa is around USD 25 (multiple-entry about USD 60), valid for a 30-day stay. Visa-on-arrival is generally only for Indians already holding a valid US, UK, Schengen, Japanese or Australian visa. See /visas.
Is there a non-stop Bangalore to Cairo flight?
No. Every Bangalore-Cairo itinerary involves at least one connection, most efficiently through a Gulf hub such as Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Dubai or Bahrain. The fastest single-stop routings give a total journey of around 11 hours.
Cheapest month to fly Bangalore to Cairo?
May to September is usually cheapest, though Egypt is very hot then. The cooler tourist season (October to April) and the Christmas-New Year peak see firmer fares. Booking 4-8 weeks ahead helps; compare two or three Gulf hubs for the best deal.
Find the cheapest Bangalore to Cairo flight
The cheapest Bangalore to Cairo airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Bangalore to Cairo ticket prices across — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days from now by 25-40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Bangalore-Cairo price wins.
Last-minute Bangalore to Cairo flights
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Bangalore to Cairo non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Bangalore to Cairo non-stop option. The direct Bangalore-Cairo flight time is ≈ 11h (1-stop, including layover). If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Bangalore Cairo ticket but are open to a layover.
Bangalore to Cairo airfare — what to expect
Bangalore to Cairo ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Bangalore Cairo airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; the best deal next month might be on a full-service carrier flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.