Air Cairo vs Egyptair
Side-by-side comparison of Air Cairo and Egyptair: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
Egypt
| Air Cairo | Egyptair | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Founded | 2003 | 1932 |
| Type | Low-cost carrier | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | Star Alliance |
| Main hubs | Cairo International Airport | Cairo International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 1 | 5 |
| Cabin bag weight | - | 8 kg (18 lb) |
| Cabin bag size | - | 55 × 40 × 23 cm (22 × 16 × 9 in) |
| Checked bag (Economy) | - | 2 pieces · 23 kg (51 lb) |
| Extra bag fee | - | from 100 USD |
| Online check-in opens | 24 h | 2 days |
| Online check-in closes | 1 h | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | free | free |
| Customer service phone | +49 (0)211 68785830 | 8 (925) 010-68-31 |
Key differences
- Egyptair opens online check-in earlier (2 days before departure vs 24 h).
- Air Cairo lets you check in online closer to departure (1 h vs 1 h 30 min).
- Air Cairo is a low-cost carrier: expect a cheaper base fare with bags, seats and airport check-in sold separately, while Egyptair bundles more into the ticket.
- Egyptair is a Star Alliance member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.