How to find cheap flights from Rome to Egypt
ر.ق. 377 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight from Rome to Egypt.
You'll be travelling from Rome into Alexandria Borg El Arab in Alexandria with that fare.
For one-way travel, the lowest available price right now is ر.ق. 162.
Why not let the lowest fares decide where you jet off to next? Select 'Egypt' in the 'To' field to discover the cheapest deals by city.
Egypt has around ten international airports, so you'll have your pick of arrival options.
To compare a wider range of prices, select 'Add nearby airports' to include all airports close to where you're departing from and heading to.
Early booking can pay off. Fares are more likely to go up as your departure date gets closer, not the other way around.
Easily track price changes by setting up a Price Alert. Download the Skyscanner app (if you haven't already) to get notifications as they happen.
Best time to fly from Rome to Egypt
September is typically the cheapest month to hop on a flight from Rome to Egypt.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays are often the most affordable days to fly in general, with prices dipping during midweek when it's quieter.
April, August and October mark the peak travel season in Egypt, with October the busiest of the three. Go then for a buzzing atmosphere and plenty to keep you busy.
Alternatively, avoid the peak season surge by searching for flights in January, February and March. Out of these low season months, March is the quietest.
Flights from Rome to Egypt: what to expect
Catch a flight out of Rome from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA).
From Rome, you can fly nonstop to around five airports across Egypt.
Roughly 55 direct flights operate each week between Rome and cities around Egypt.
Settle in for the journey with any of these top airlines:
When it comes to the most popular routes from Rome to Egypt, Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam are easy favourites.
Want the fastest way there? Giza has the shortest flight time at around 2 hours 30 minutes. Luxor has the longest at roughly 3 hours 30 minutes.
Across all routes, the average journey takes around 3 hours 15 minutes.
Popular places to visit in Egypt
Cairo
This Cairo Governorate city is one of the leading destinations for Rome to Egypt flights. Kick off your sightseeing at standout attractions like Giza Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and Nile.
You'll discover plenty of flight deals to Cairo's main airport, Cairo Airport (CAI). Capital International Airport (CCE) is also well connected for arrivals.
Check out the lineup of hotels in Cairo and round out your trip with a stay that fits how you travel.
Hurghada
Work your way through this Red Sea city's biggest highlights including Hurgada marina, Public beach and Orange beach hurghada.
The bulk of flights arrive through Hurghada Airport (HRG), the city's main airport.
With your airfare locked in, you can move on to finding the right stay among the hotels in Hurghada.
Sharm El Sheikh
Major sights to squeeze in while you're in this part of South Sinai Governorate include Shark‘s Bay Beach, Naama Bay and Public beach Naama Bay.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) is the city's main airport, with routes connecting it to popular destinations across the region and beyond.
From short city visits to longer stays, hotels in Sharm El Sheikh cater to all kinds of budgets and styles.
Visiting Egypt for the first time? Here's what you need to know
Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, length of stay and travel plans, so check well in advance. Airlines and official embassy sites will have the most up-to-date advice on visas or any other documentation you may need.
The local currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP).
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, which has a population of roughly 120 million.
This destination operates on one standard time zone of UTC+2.
Choose the season that matches how you like to explore, whether that's hotter, cooler or somewhere in between. July is one of the warmest months in Egypt.
Conditions are often coolest around January.
January is usually the wettest month, while January is the driest.
The Abu Simbel Sun Festival, the Sham El-Nessim spring festival and the Cairo International Film Festival are some of the major events here. Consider booking your Rome to Egypt flight around moments like these for a travel experience beyond the ordinary.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car rental
With your cheap flight from Rome to Egypt booked, it's time to plan the rest of your trip. Find the best prices and places to suit every budget across hotels in Egypt. You can also check out car rental options in Egypt and compare deals from trusted providers in seconds.
