Cairo (CAI) to Alexandria (ALY) flights
No airline flies nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Alexandria (ALY). The two airports are 114 miles (183 km) apart. There are 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada and Amman.
How to fly CAI to ALY: one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)Air Cairo the whole way
NPSM+1SM - Via Hurghada (HRG)Air Cairo the whole waySMNESM
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian and Air Cairo the whole wayR5+1
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CAI to ALY: common questions
Is there a nonstop flight from CAI to ALY?
No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) on EgyptAir, Nile Air and 2 more and then Air Cairo. This page lists all 3 1-stop options.
How far is Cairo from Alexandria by plane?
Cairo (CAI) and Alexandria (ALY) are 114 miles (183 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does CAI to ALY cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CAI to ALY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Cairo and Alexandria?
The most direct connections are through Sharm el Sheikh (SSH), Hurghada (HRG) and Amman (AMM). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Cairo through Sharm el Sheikh.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.