Flights Rome → Cairo
FCO → CAI
How long is the flight from Rome to Cairo?
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI) 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 Rome, where the airport opened in 1947, with Cairo. Serving a bustling destination city, the airport in Cairo handles over thirty-one million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Africa. The journey is typically operated by modern aircraft such as Airbus A319 and Boeing 737-800.
The Rome (FCO) → Cairo (CAI) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 18.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Cairo the average ATFM delay is 3.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Cairo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI) heads south-east for about 2,150 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 6m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Cairo it is 3.0 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 FCO-CAI
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Frequently asked questions about FCO-CAI
The flight from Rome (FCO) to Cairo (CAI) 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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The Rome-Cairo route is about 2,150 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.
