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Delhi to Egypt: Flight route

Written by The Trip Keeper team Content updated 30 Oct 2026 Facts last checked 30 Oct 2026
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The short answer

EgyptAir flies Delhi to Cairo nonstop in about 6 hours 35 minutes over 2,750 miles - one of the shortest long-haul hops from India. One-stop options through the Gulf hubs (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha) take roughly 9 to 13 hours total. Indians need a visa before travel: the Egypt e-Visa is applied for online at $30 for single entry or $65 for multiple entries - see our visa guide. Cairo runs 3.5 hours behind India in winter (2.5 during daylight saving), so jet lag is barely felt.

At a glance

Departure airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Nonstop flights
Yes[1]
Typical nonstop time
6 h 35 min[1]
Typical best one-stop time
9 h[1]
Time difference
3 h 30 min behind India[2]
Arrival airports
Indira Gandhi International, Delhi (Terminal 3 for international departures) (DEL)
Cairo International, ~22 km northeast of downtown; Uber, Careem and taxis reach the centre in 30-60 min (CAI)[1]

Airlines on this route

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EgyptAir Nonstop[1] · checked 30 Oct 2026

We do not show fares, because we have no live prices. Ask the airline, or ask us: we book the flights together with the trip.

Layovers

The EgyptAir nonstop is the clear winner - about 6.5 hours in one hop. If fares or dates push you to a connection, the good one-stop routings run through Dubai (Emirates), Abu Dhabi (Etihad) or Doha (Qatar) at roughly 9 to 13 hours total. Gulf connections stay airside on a single ticket, so Indian passports transit without extra visas there. Luxor, Aswan and the Red Sea resorts connect from Cairo by a short domestic flight (EgyptAir) or the overnight sleeper train to Luxor and Aswan.

When to book

EgyptAir is the only airline flying Delhi-Cairo nonstop, so compare its fare against one-stop Gulf options, which often undercut it outside peak season. Fares climb for the October-to-April high season, Christmas-New Year weeks and Diwali; book 2 to 4 months ahead for those windows. Every family member needs a visa before check-in - the Egypt e-Visa is online ($30 single entry, $65 multiple) - see our Egypt visa guide for the steps.

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For parents and seniors

A very manageable flight for parents: about 6.5 hours westbound, landing in Cairo the same day with almost no jet lag (3.5 hours behind in winter). Request wheelchair assistance at booking - both DEL and CAI handle it well - and pick aisle seats near the toilets. On arrival, pre-booked hotel transfers or the Uber and Careem apps beat negotiating with airport taxis; the drive to central Cairo takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic.

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Quick questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from Delhi to Egypt?

One: EgyptAir flies Delhi to Cairo nonstop in about 6 hours 35 minutes over 2,750 miles, according to FlightsFrom schedule data. It is one of the shortest long-haul routes from India.

How long is the flight from Delhi to Cairo?

The EgyptAir nonstop takes about 6 hours 35 minutes. One-stop routings through Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Doha take roughly 9 to 13 hours in total, depending on the layover.

Do Indians need a visa for Egypt?

Yes - Indian passports need a visa before travel. The convenient route is the Egypt e-Visa, applied for online: $30 for single entry, $65 for multiple entries, with a passport valid at least 6 months from arrival. Our Egypt visa guide covers the steps.

What is the time difference between India and Egypt?

Cairo runs 3.5 hours behind India in winter. During Egypt's daylight-saving summer (late April to end of October) it is 2.5 hours behind. The short westward flight means almost no jet lag.

Is there a nonstop flight from Delhi to Luxor, Aswan or Sharm el-Sheikh?

No - Delhi has nonstop flights only to Cairo. Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh connect from Cairo on short EgyptAir domestic flights (about an hour) or, for Luxor and Aswan, the overnight sleeper train.

How do I get from Cairo airport to the city?

Cairo International is about 22 km northeast of downtown. The comfortable options for families are a pre-booked hotel transfer or the Uber and Careem apps (fixed prices, no haggling); airport taxis are plentiful but agree the fare first. The drive takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on Cairo's famous traffic.

Sources

  1. FlightsFrom.com: Direct flights from Delhi to Cairo (DEL-CAI) · checked 30 Oct 2026
  2. timeanddate.com: Time Zone in Cairo, Egypt · checked 30 Oct 2026
  3. Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior): Egypt e-Visa FAQ · checked 30 Oct 2026
  4. Experience Egypt (official tourism): Useful info: practical packing and weather context only · checked 23 Oct 2026
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