Statistics on Manchester-Cairo flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cairo (from: Manchester)
The average price to go to Cairo from Manchester airport is $ 626 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 525 (in march) and $ 852 (in august), which is a saving of $ 102 or a surplus of $ 227 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $495 to $550 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cairo before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Cairo plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cairo from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 525, saving $ 102 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 626). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 852).
Flight Manchester-Cairo: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 431 | $ 536 | good price |
| February | $ 461 | $ 654 | fair price |
| March | $ 441 | $ 525 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 516 | $ 695 | fair price |
| May | $ 457 | $ 536 | good price |
| June | $ 474 | $ 559 | good price |
| July | $ 552 | $ 663 | fair price |
| August | $ 670 | $ 852 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 495 | $ 562 | good price |
| October | $ 483 | $ 637 | fair price |
| November | $ 472 | $ 554 | good price |
| December | $ 481 | $ 734 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Cairo
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Manchester to Cairo range from $275 to $1154. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $275 to $330), 1% at the maximum price (from $1099 to $1154). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $495 to $550 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Cairo flight
There are 7 companies that serve Manchester from Cairo airport: EgyptAir, Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Swiss, Vueling Airlines and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EgyptAir was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (63% of the time) on the Manchester->Cairo route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Manchester-Cairo flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 315 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Manchester-Cairo flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $32.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cairo to Manchester departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $35. Conversely, departing from Cairo on a saturday may cost you an additional $22.
Top prices Manchester-Cairo
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Cairo | 16-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 283 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Cairo | 01-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 305 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Cairo | 10-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 305 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Cairo | 15-09 to 19-09-2025 | $ 293 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Cairo | 08-10 to 15-10-2025 | $ 302 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Cairo | 01-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 310 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Cairo | 12-11 to 16-11-2025 | $ 304 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Cairo | 13-11 to 20-11-2025 | $ 309 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Cairo | 19-11 to 26-11-2025 | $ 310 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Manchester → Cairo | 22-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 299 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Manchester - Cairo to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Cairo flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Cairo, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 598 $, which is a saving of 28 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (80 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Manchester to Cairo flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 463 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 533), 3 to 4 months ($ 526), 6 to 7 months ($ 525) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 510 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 581), 3 to 4 months ($ 650), 8 to 9 months ($ 646), 10 to 11 months ($ 654) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 449 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 516), 2 to 3 months ($ 468), 4 to 5 months ($ 515) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 610 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 673), 5 to 6 months ($ 624), 6 to 7 months ($ 666), 10 to 11 months ($ 686) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 504 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 535), 3 to 4 months ($ 527), 5 to 6 months ($ 512), 7 to 8 months ($ 520), 9 to 10 months ($ 536) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 503 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 528), 7 to 8 months ($ 519), 8 to 9 months ($ 536), 9 to 10 months ($ 530), 10 to 11 months ($ 554) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 651), 4 to 5 months ($ 651), 5 to 6 months ($ 658), 6 to 7 months ($ 655), 8 to 9 months ($ 629), 9 to 10 months ($ 606) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 695 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 812), 6 to 7 months ($ 838), 7 to 8 months ($ 831), 8 to 9 months ($ 740), 9 to 10 months ($ 791), 11 to 12 months ($ 721) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 504 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 560), 6 to 7 months ($ 548), 7 to 8 months ($ 555), 8 to 9 months ($ 527), 10 to 11 months ($ 542), 11 to 12 months ($ 513) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 569 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 623), 3 to 4 months ($ 637), 4 to 5 months ($ 625), 6 to 7 months ($ 629), 7 to 8 months ($ 603), 8 to 9 months ($ 629), 9 to 10 months ($ 612), 11 to 12 months ($ 618) |
| November | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 517 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 547), 3 to 4 months ($ 554), 8 to 9 months ($ 548), 9 to 10 months ($ 519), 10 to 11 months ($ 552) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 663 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 727), 3 to 4 months ($ 730), 8 to 9 months ($ 706), 10 to 11 months ($ 692) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Cairo are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $14 more.
Manchester to Cairo: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1125 $449 to $1819 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 547 $313 to $970 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 518 $283 to $863 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 546 $381 to $902 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 659 $425 to $1113 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 503 $293 to $797 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 474 $293 to $926 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 637 $299 to $4911 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 638 $301 to $1427 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 441 $302 to $603 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 471 $331 to $559 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 526 $365 to $596 | fair price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august, september, october, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Cairo. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!