Emirates will add six weekly flights on the Dubai-Cairo route from 1 December 2025, scaling to a daily service from 1 February 2026.
The airline, which operates as the world’s largest international carrier, has scheduled the frequencies to meet demand during the winter season and to provide connectivity with its network.
The service will operate with a Boeing 777 and will complement the existing four daily flights between the two cities. From February, revised timings will allow passengers to connect with destinations in Asia including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.\
Dubai-Cairo route gets Emirates frequency boost for winter season
Cairo will become the most served city in Emirates’ African network once the fifth daily service begins operations. The city currently has the highest deployment of Emirates A380 aircraft in the Middle East and North Africa outside Dubai.
“As one of the region’s busiest gateways for both passengers and cargo, Cairo has long been a key destination for Emirates. The additional service will make it easier for customers to connect across our network, while fostering strong trade and tourism links between Egypt, the UAE and the wider world. On the eve of our 40th anniversary of operations to Cairo, the enhanced schedule is a mark of our unwavering commitment to the region. We’d like to extend our thanks to the Egyptian authorities for their support in securing this new frequency and look forward to welcoming passengers onboard soon,” Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said in a statement.
The Boeing 777 will provide 300 tonnes of cargo capacity weekly via the belly of the aircraft. Emirates SkyCargo uplifts commodities including Egyptian produce such as strawberries, fruits and vegetables, connecting businesses with customers.
Egypt serves as one of the earliest destinations on Emirates’ network. The airline began operations to Cairo in 1986 and has served over 10 million passengers to and from the market since then.
Dubai-Cairo Emirates flights increase to meet winter travel demand
From December 1 to January 31, flight EK929 will depart Dubai at 10:45 hrs and arrive in Cairo at 13:00 hrs on all days except Thursdays. Flight EK930 will depart Cairo at 14:40 hrs and arrive in Dubai at 19:55 hrs.
From February 1 onwards, flight EK929 will operate as a daily service, departing Dubai at 04:00 hrs and arriving in Cairo at 06:15 hrs. Flight EK930 will depart Cairo at 08:00 hrs and arrive in Dubai at 13:15 hrs.
The UAE and Egypt maintain bilateral relations across tourism, industry and commerce, with developments in Cairo and Egypt’s northern coast.
