There are 2 ways to get from Cairo to Kano by plane or car
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Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Kano is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 3 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Kano is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $550 - $1,000.
The distance between Cairo and Kano is 3138 km. The road distance is 4562.8 km.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Cairo to Kano, including transfers.
Kano is 2h behind Cairo. It is currently 11:08 AM in Cairo and 9:08 AM in Kano.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Kano is 4563 km. It takes approximately 3 days 3h to drive from Cairo to Kano.
There are six+ hotels available in Kano.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Kano, Nigeria?
Egyptair and Saudia fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) once daily.
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–700
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Jeddah
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–600
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