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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Munich to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Munich to Cairo

Munich to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Munich to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Munich to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found237 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week51

Finding cheap flights from Munich to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Munich to Cairo is 237 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Munich to Cairo.
EgyptAir, Lufthansa and Air Canada fly direct from Munich to Cairo.
As of May 2025, there are 51 flights per week flying from Munich to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Munich to Cairo is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Munich Airport to Cairo Airport on Thursday, 6 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, ITA Airways and Lufthansa offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.

  • Cairo is one hour ahead of Munich and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • You can choose from 19 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. The 14:10 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 21:40.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your MUC to CAI flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Getting to Cairo (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Lufthansa.

  • Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating MUC to CAI flights.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MUC and CAI:

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Antalya Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • 151 € is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Return flights start from 237 €. These fares may change based on demand.

  • Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MUC to CAI.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from MUC to CAI is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • 71.34% of flights that take off from Franz Josef Strauss Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Franz Josef Strauss Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 40 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to MUC? If you've booked an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:

  • Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are leading providers you can book with here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Cairo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.

  • It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MUC to CAI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've visited Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.

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