Flights Cairo → Rome
CAI → FCO
How long is the flight from Cairo to Rome?
The flight from Cairo (CAI) to Rome (FCO) takes about 3h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Cairo with Rome, operating using both Airbus A319 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The destination airport in Rome opened in 1947 and currently handles over 51 million passengers annually.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Cairo (CAI) → Rome (FCO) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes.
Heading to Rome: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Cairo (CAI) to Rome (FCO) heads north-west for about 2,150 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 min (atfm); arriving into Rome it is 2.4 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 45% | 39 min | 0.6% |
Airlines operating CAI-FCO
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Frequently asked questions about CAI-FCO
The flight from Cairo (CAI) to Rome (FCO) takes about 3h 6m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
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: ITA Airways.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
