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How to get fromCape Town to Cairoby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Cairo by plane or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane CPT - CAI
    12h 45m
    $359–710

  2. Drive 9,602.8 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Cairocar car 9,602.8 km
    5d 12h
    $1,340–1,935

  3. Drive via Bellville 9,582.3 km

    1. Drive from Bellville to Cairocar car 9,582.3 km
    5d 13h
    $1,304–2,004

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration13h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,297.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Cairo, Egypt?

Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways, and four other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) every 4 hours.

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