Flights Paris → Cairo
CDG → CAI
Route overview
The flight route connects Paris, where the airport opened in 1974, with Cairo. It operates using a mix of Airbus aircraft including the A340-300, A330-200, A330, and A330-300 models, serving one of the world's busiest airports in terms of passenger traffic, which sees over 31 million passengers annually.
The Paris (CDG) → Cairo (CAI) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.6/100 (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 Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Cairo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Cairo (CAI) heads south-east for about 3,210 km, a flight time of roughly 4h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Cairo it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 18 min | 3.3% |
Airlines operating CDG-CAI
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-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: Air France.
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The Paris-Cairo route is about 3,210 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.
