Cairo (CAI) to Athens (ATH) flights

An economy award from Cairo (CAI) to Athens (ATH) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $37.50. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Athens (ATH): Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, EgyptAir and Sky Express. The two airports are 688 miles (1,107 km) apart. Aegean Airlines and EgyptAir are in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Larnaca, Tel Aviv-Yafo and Thessaloniki and more.
How many miles CAI to ATH 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn Aegean Airlines | 6,000 | $37.50β417 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Aegean Airlines | 7,500 | $65.50β95 |
| Etihad GuestOn Aegean Airlines | 12,000 | $37.50β317 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Aegean Airlines | 22,000 | $37.50β67 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Aegean Airlines | 24,000 | $62.50β92 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $37.50β67 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $82.30β461.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Aegean Airlines | 30,000 | $37.50β157 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Aegean Airlines | 35,000 | $37.50β67 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Aegean Airlines | 35,500 | $37.50β67 |
Business and first class prices 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 CAI to ATH
- Aegean AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

- SMAir CairoNot in an alliance
- EgyptAirStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- GQSky ExpressNot in an alliance
Book CAI to ATH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- United MileagePlusBooks Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Aegean Airlines
CAI to ATH with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Larnaca (LCA)EgyptAir, then Aegean Airlines, Cyprus Airways and 2 more


GQ+1 - Via Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV)EgyptAir, then Aegean Airlines, El Al and 4 more


IZ+3 - Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Aegean Airlines the whole way

GQ - Via Beirut (BEY)Middle East Airlines the whole way




- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
R5+1


- Via Istanbul (SAW)Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt and 3 more, then PegasusNPE5SM+2

- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way

SM
GQ - Via Benghazi (BEN)EgyptAir, Libyan Airlines and 1 more, then Medsky Airways
LNNBBM - Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)EgyptAir, Nile Air and 2 more, then Aegean Airlines
NPSM+1
- Via Sofia (SOF)Air Cairo, then Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air and 1 moreSM
FBGQ - Via Luxor (LXR)EgyptAir, Nile Air and 3 more, then Aegean Airlines
NPSM+2
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM the whole way




CAI to ATH: common questions
How many miles does CAI to ATH cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on Aegean Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $37.50. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (7,500), Etihad Guest (12,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (22,000). 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 CAI to ATH?
Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance), Air Cairo, EgyptAir (Star Alliance) and Sky Express fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Athens (ATH).
How far is Cairo from Athens by plane?
Cairo (CAI) and Athens (ATH) are 688 miles (1,107 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CAI to ATH award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Cairo and Athens?
The most direct connections are through Larnaca (LCA), Tel Aviv-Yafo (TLV), Thessaloniki (SKG), Beirut (BEY) and Amman (AMM). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aegean Airlines through Thessaloniki.
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.







