Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) flights
An economy award from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $63.40. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI): Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, EgyptAir and Etihad Airways. The two airports are 1,478 miles (2,378 km) apart. EgyptAir is in Star Alliance. There are also 23 ways to fly it with one stop, through Aqaba, Doha and Dammam and more.
How many miles AUH to CAI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 12,500 | $63.40–73 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 13,000 | $40.40–275 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 15,000 | $85.80–151.40 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 15,000 | $68.40–78 |
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 17,500 | $35.40–45 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 17,500 | $50.40–545 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn EgyptAir | 17,500 | $55.40–445 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn EgyptAir | 20,000 | $55.40–445 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn EgyptAir | 21,000 | $60.40–70 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 25,000 | $35.40–45 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn EgyptAir | 25,500 | $55.40–445 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn EgyptAir | 38,000 | $45.40–445 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from AUH to CAI
- 3LAir Arabia Abu DhabiNot in an alliance
- EgyptAirStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book AUH to CAI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks EgyptAir, Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks EgyptAir
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks EgyptAir
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks EgyptAir
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks EgyptAir
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks EgyptAir
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks EgyptAir
- TAP Miles&GoBooks EgyptAir
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks EgyptAir
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks EgyptAir
- United MileagePlusBooks EgyptAir
AUH to CAI with one stop
23 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Aqaba (AQJ)Royal Jordanian the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)Etihad Airways, then EgyptAir, Flynas and 5 more
E5+4 - Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
3L - Via Gassim (ELQ)Etihad Airways, then EgyptAir, Nesma Airlines and 3 moreNENP+2
- Via Riyadh (RUH)Saudia and Flynas the whole way
+6 - Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole way3LJ9J9
+5 - Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way3LR5+1
- Via Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV)Etihad Airways, then EgyptAir
- Via Madinah (MED)Etihad Airways, then EgyptAir, Saudia and 3 more+2
- Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way
3L - Via Alexandria (ALY)Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, then EgyptAir3L
- Via Sohag (HMB)Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, then Air Cairo3LSM
- Via Alexandria (HBE)Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, then EgyptAir3L
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia the whole wayNENP+6
AUH to CAI: common questions
How many miles does AUH to CAI cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $63.40. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (13,000), SAS EuroBonus (15,000) and Starlux (COSMILE) (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from AUH to CAI?
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, EgyptAir (Star Alliance) and Etihad Airways fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Cairo (CAI).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Cairo by plane?
Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Cairo (CAI) are 1,478 miles (2,378 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AUH to CAI award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Abu Dhabi and Cairo?
The most direct connections are through Aqaba (AQJ), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Bahrain (BAH) and Gassim (ELQ). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Royal Jordanian through Aqaba.
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.