Flights to Egypt from the UK
Egypt is one of the most connected long-haul destinations from the UK, with nonstop flights to Cairo from London Heathrow on both British Airways and EgyptAir, nonstop flights to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh from multiple UK airports, and a wide network of regional departures serving the Red Sea coast direct. Tell us your departure airport, dates and party size and a specialist will come back with the right options.
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Around 5 hours from London Heathrow
Nonstop flight time to Cairo
Around 4h 30m to 5h 15m from London airports
Nonstop to Red Sea resorts
London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham and other regional airports
Nonstop from
October to April (Red Sea peak season), summer school holidays, December
Busiest periods
Your route to Egypt, handled by a specialist
The UK to Egypt market divides into two distinct corridors. London Heathrow to Cairo is served nonstop by British Airways and EgyptAir, with scheduled flight times of around 5 hours. From late October 2026, EgyptAir also adds a year-round nonstop service from Birmingham to Cairo, operating four times weekly. Travellers from Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and other regional cities can connect to Cairo via European hub airports, with total journey times typically running from 8 to 11 hours depending on the routing.
The Red Sea corridor is a separate and very active leisure market. Nonstop flights from the UK to Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) are operated by easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air and Jet2, departing from London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Newcastle and other regional airports. Flight times to the Red Sea coast from London run to around 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. This is a large charter and scheduled leisure market with meaningful seasonal variation in frequency and price.
Flight Airfares UK handles both corridors: city breaks and longer Cairo or Nile cruise itineraries, family and group holidays to the Red Sea resorts, and VFR bookings for the UK Egyptian community. We know the seasonal pricing patterns on both corridors and which carriers tend to offer the most practical baggage allowances for families and groups. Request a quote using the form or call us directly on +44 161 669 6266.
Flying to Egypt from the UK
EgyptAir and British Airways both fly nonstop from London Heathrow to Cairo; from October 2026 EgyptAir adds a nonstop from Birmingham. easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air and Jet2 fly nonstop to the Red Sea resorts from a wide spread of UK airports. Regional travellers connect to Cairo via Istanbul or a Western European hub.
| Carrier | Routing | Flight time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EgyptAirYear-round scheduled service from Heathrow to Cairo International (CAI). | Nonstop | Around 5h | LHR |
| British AirwaysDaily nonstop from Heathrow to Cairo. | Nonstop | Around 5h | LHR |
| EgyptAirNew year-round service launching 27 October 2026, four times weekly. First direct link from the Midlands to Cairo. | Nonstop | Around 5h | BHX |
| Turkish AirlinesConnects Manchester and other regional UK cities to Cairo. Currently the busiest global transfer hub for this routing. | 1 stopvia Istanbul | 8 to 11h | Multiple UK airports |
| easyJet / TUI / Wizz Air / Jet2Nonstop to Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) from multiple UK airports. Frequencies vary by carrier and season. | Nonstop | 4h 30m to 5h 15m | LGWLTNSTNMANBHXEDIGLABRSNCL |
Year-round scheduled service from Heathrow to Cairo International (CAI).
- Flight time
- Around 5h
- From
- LHR
Daily nonstop from Heathrow to Cairo.
- Flight time
- Around 5h
- From
- LHR
New year-round service launching 27 October 2026, four times weekly. First direct link from the Midlands to Cairo.
- Flight time
- Around 5h
- From
- BHX
Connects Manchester and other regional UK cities to Cairo. Currently the busiest global transfer hub for this routing.
- Via
- Istanbul
- Flight time
- 8 to 11h
- From
- Multiple UK airports
Nonstop to Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) from multiple UK airports. Frequencies vary by carrier and season.
- Flight time
- 4h 30m to 5h 15m
- From
- LGWLTNSTNMANBHXEDIGLABRSNCL
Airlines that fly the UK to Egypt
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Why people fly to Egypt
Red Sea beach and resort holidays
Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh are among the most popular warm-weather holiday destinations from the UK. The Red Sea coast offers reliable winter sun, clear shallow water, year-round diving and snorkelling, and a large resort infrastructure at a range of price points. Peak season runs from October through April, when the UK winter makes Egyptian sunshine particularly in demand. Families, couples and groups all travel this corridor in large numbers, and the direct route network from UK regional airports makes it accessible without transiting London.
Cairo, the Pyramids and Nile cruises
Egypt's cultural tourism market draws UK travellers interested in ancient history at a scale few destinations can match. The Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Luxor's temples and the Valley of the Kings, and Nile cruise itineraries between Luxor and Aswan all attract substantial UK visitor numbers. These trips tend to run from five to fourteen nights and often combine Cairo with one or two Nile stops. Demand peaks in the cooler months from October to April, when daytime temperatures in Upper Egypt are more comfortable for sightseeing.
Visiting family and friends (VFR)
There is a substantial Egyptian community in the UK, concentrated in London and the wider South East. VFR bookings on this corridor are year-round and frequently involve group travel for family events including weddings, Eid gatherings and anniversaries. These bookings often require coordinated seat allocation across multiple passengers and specific departure date requirements. A specialist handles multi-passenger itineraries more efficiently than multiple self-bookings on an online travel agent.
Diving, watersports and adventure travel
The Red Sea is one of the world's premier diving destinations, attracting both novice and experienced divers from across the UK. Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada are established dive bases; Dahab, reachable from Sharm, is particularly well regarded for technical diving including the Blue Hole. Watersports including kite-surfing, windsurfing and snorkelling are available across the coast. Some travellers combine a Red Sea activity base with a short Cairo and Pyramids leg, which is straightforward to arrange with domestic connections or an overland transfer.
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Tips that get you a better fare
Red Sea bookings: book ahead for the October to April peak
The Red Sea resort season runs from October through April and demand from the UK is strong across this entire window. TUI, easyJet and Wizz Air capacity to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh fills well ahead of peak weeks, particularly over the Christmas and New Year period, February half-term and the Easter holidays. If you are travelling during any of these windows, waiting until a few weeks before departure narrows your options considerably on both availability and price. For school holiday weeks, we advise enquiring at least two to three months ahead.
Baggage policies differ significantly by carrier and fare class
The Egypt leisure market mixes scheduled airlines (British Airways, EgyptAir) with low-cost and charter carriers (easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air, Jet2). Baggage policies vary considerably across these carriers and between fare classes within each airline. Low-cost carrier base fares frequently include no hold luggage at all; TUI and Jet2 package fares tend to include an allowance. When we source your quote, we confirm exactly what is included so there are no surprises at the airport.
Combining Cairo with a Red Sea leg
A common itinerary for UK travellers is to combine a Cairo city break with a Red Sea resort stay in a single trip. The options for doing this include flying into Cairo and out of Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh (or vice versa) using domestic EgyptAir connections, or travelling overland between legs. This kind of multi-leg itinerary is straightforward for a specialist to structure but requires more coordination than a single-destination booking. Tell us the broad shape of what you want and we will work out the most efficient routing.
Group and family bookings across multiple UK airports
Egypt holidays often involve groups of friends or extended families travelling from different parts of the UK. Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow and London all have direct or near-direct options to the Red Sea, so it is sometimes possible to arrange a group where different passengers depart from their nearest airport and meet at the resort. A specialist can coordinate this across a single group booking rather than leaving family members to make separate individual arrangements.
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Flights to Egypt: your questions
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Is there a direct (nonstop) flight from the UK to Cairo?
Yes. British Airways and EgyptAir both operate nonstop flights from London Heathrow to Cairo. From 27 October 2026, EgyptAir also launches a year-round nonstop service from Birmingham to Cairo, operating four times weekly. Travellers from Manchester and other regional cities connect via a European hub such as Istanbul.
How long is the flight from London to Cairo?
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow to Cairo take around 5 hours. One-stop connections via Istanbul or a Western European hub typically add 3 to 5 hours to the total journey time depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from the UK to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh?
Yes. easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air and Jet2 all operate nonstop flights to Hurghada (HRG) and Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) from multiple UK airports including London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Bristol, among others. Flight times from London run to around 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.
Which UK airports fly direct to Egypt?
London Heathrow has nonstop service to Cairo (British Airways and EgyptAir). From 27 October 2026, Birmingham also has a nonstop to Cairo (EgyptAir). For the Red Sea resorts, nonstop flights operate from London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol and Newcastle. The specific routes and airlines vary by season, so it is worth checking what is available from your nearest airport.
Which airlines fly from the UK to Egypt?
British Airways and EgyptAir fly nonstop to Cairo from London Heathrow. easyJet, TUI, Wizz Air and Jet2 fly nonstop to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh from multiple UK airports. For one-stop connections to Cairo from regional UK cities, Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul) is a frequently used option.
How long is the flight from the UK to Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh?
Direct flight times from London airports to Hurghada run to around 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. London to Sharm El Sheikh is around 5 hours to 5 hours 20 minutes on a direct service. Flights from regional UK airports may be similar or slightly shorter depending on routing.
When is the best time to fly from the UK to Egypt?
For the Red Sea resorts, October through April is the peak season for UK travellers, offering warm dry weather and comfortable temperatures. The summer months are very hot at inland Egyptian sites such as Luxor and Aswan, making October to April the preferred window for Nile cruise and cultural itineraries too. December, February half-term and Easter are the busiest and most expensive periods. For specific advice based on your dates, call us or submit a quote.
Do I need a visa to travel from the UK to Egypt?
British passport holders generally require a visa to enter Egypt. Options include an e-visa applied for in advance, a visa on arrival at approved airports, and an exemption for short stays (under 15 days) within the resort area of Sharm El Sheikh arriving by air. Requirements and fees can change. We strongly advise checking current entry requirements with the UK government's official travel guidance at GOV.UK or via the Egyptian Consulate in London before booking. We do not provide visa advice.
Can I fly to Luxor or Aswan directly from the UK?
Luxor (LXR) receives some direct charter and seasonal scheduled services from UK airports, primarily operated by TUI. Aswan does not have regular direct UK service. For most travellers, the practical routing is to fly into Cairo or Hurghada and connect to Luxor or Aswan via EgyptAir's domestic network. A specialist can help structure the most efficient routing for a Nile cruise or Upper Egypt itinerary.
Can you help with group bookings to Egypt?
Yes, particularly for family groups, resort holidays with friends and multi-generational trips. Group bookings benefit from coordinated seat selection, shared baggage planning and confirmation that everyone is on the same or compatible flights. Where group members are travelling from different UK cities, we can also look at coordinating departures from multiple airports to the same resort. Call us on +44 161 669 6266 or submit a quote with the full passenger count.
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Fill in the quote form with your departure airport, approximate dates, destination (Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh or other) and the number of passengers. A specialist will call or message you back, typically the same day, with specific options rather than a generic search result. If your travel is urgent or your dates are tight, call us directly on +44 161 669 6266.
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