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Flights Brussels → Cairo

BRU → CAI

7.2
Average risk (Low)
1
Airlines

Route overview

The flight route connects Brussels with Cairo, operating an Airbus A320. The destination airport in Cairo sees over thirty-one million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major travel hub.

EU261 compensation on this route

About ~3,209 km · in case of disruption you may be entitled to up to €400 (Regulation EC 261/2004).

The Brussels (BRU) → Cairo (CAI) route is operated by Brussels Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.2/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cairo the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 minutes.

Heading to Cairo: what to expect in this direction

Flying from Brussels (BRU) to Cairo (CAI) heads south-east for about 3,209 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 26m.

Air-traffic congestion: departing Brussels the average ATFM delay is 1.0 min (atfm); arriving into Cairo it is 2.0 min (atfm).

Route facts

Time difference
1h ahead
Arrival (dest. local time)
19:26
Elevation CAI
322 ft
Typical aircraft
Airbus A320
Est. CO₂/passenger
~321 kg

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Airline punctuality on this route

Airline On-time Average delay Cancellations
Brussels Airlines (SN) 94% 9 min 0.9%

Airlines operating BRU-CAI

Frequently asked questions about BRU-CAI

Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.

The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.

The route is operated by 1 airline: Brussels Airlines.

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The Brussels-Cairo route is about 3,209 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €400, barring extraordinary circumstances.