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R2 851 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo

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Cheapest return fare
R5 575
Typical prices: R6 769-R9 636
Ethiopian Air
Fri 24/4Sun 26/4
JNB - CAI • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R6 275
Typical prices: R7 326-R9 915
Egyptair
Mon 30/3Tue 14/4
JNB - CAI • Direct
Direct flights
4 days a week
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
You can fly direct with Egyptair. Average duration is 8h 30m
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from R5 574 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg R6 794 (return)
Addis Ababa (ADD)
Shortest trip • 13h 28m (one-way)
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Egyptair
Most punctual • 86% on-time
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Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Cairo (JNB-CAI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Cairo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Cairo

Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
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3:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
R5 575Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 13
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8:20 - 1:05
JNB
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
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2:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
R5 622Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
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14:30 - 1:05
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CAI
10h 35m
1 stop
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2:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
R5 654Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
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14:30 - 1:20
JNB
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CAI
10h 50m
1 stop
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2:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
1 stop
R5 702Ethiopian Air
Fri, Apr 3 - Wed, Apr 15
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8:20 - 1:05
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
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2:20 - 13:05
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R5 718Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
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8:20 - 1:05
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:20 - 13:05
CAI
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JNB
10h 45m
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R5 734Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 15
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8:20 - 1:20
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CAI
17h 00m
1 stop
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2:20 - 13:05
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JNB
10h 45m
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R5 750Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 13
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CAI
16h 45m
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R5 782Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
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8:20 - 1:05
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CAI
16h 45m
1 stop
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2:20 - 13:05
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10h 45m
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R5 797Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 22
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14:30 - 1:20
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CAI
10h 50m
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10h 45m
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R5 829Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Cairo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Cairo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo departing in April.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cairo on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo is February, where tickets cost R6 626 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R9 158 and R8 664 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R7 440 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR2 851
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Cairo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo was R2 851 for a one-way ticket and R5 574 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg airport is called Johannesburg OR Tambo and the only airport in Cairo is Cairo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and Cairo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    You can catch a direct flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, Ethiopian Air or Egyptair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air and Egyptair. With an average price for the route of R7 451 and an overall rating of 7,2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Egyptair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R8 070 and an overall rating of 6,6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Cairo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairo from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R5 154 or less one-way and R7 258 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo.
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo

Monday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Wednesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Friday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Sunday

Egyptair

Egyptair

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Direct returns

Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tuesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Thursday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Friday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Saturday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Sunday

Egyptair

Egyptair

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cairo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3538 reviews
8,4Crew
8,1Boarding
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
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Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

8,0 ExcellentMohsin, Feb 2026
LHE - DXB
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Offboarding in Dubai was a bit confusing. The bus dropped us off, we passed the security, and then we were again in departure, no clue, no guidance on where to get our luggage

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Bathrooms were amazing and first class seat was very comfortable. Food was edible but not up to the standards of other first class meals on other airlines. But Caviar was amazing! So much caviar. Dom Perignon 2015 was room temperature. It would have been amazing if it was chilled down a bit more. Slippers were amazing and amenity kit requested was beautiful. Requested Pajamas never came so can’t tell you how nice they were. Loved the design of the seat and personal storage. Suite was much smaller than other airline’s first class and tv screen was tiny and remote difficult to use. I probably wouldn’t pay for this flight again.

I take emirates because of direct flights Otherwise no Cabin crew niot friendly and never friendly across the airlines Planes old inside not renewd .. this is not an issue The issue is the poor service

First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

This flight was a very good trip for us. The crew were very friendly and helpful. They made arrangements for my husband to have assistance in boarding. We were not expecting a meal, so it was a pleasant surprise on this short flight to have a meal and beverage from a very courteous crew.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

The service was good but the food was a NO

Crew and food was good, ok leg room if you don’t have a big box under the seat. And the seats are so narrow (I’m only 70kg), will consider an alternate airline next time

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

As usual, the flight was late with the typical excuse of "a technical issue beyond our control." This is the same excuse they use every late flight which is EVERY flight.

3 hours delay for a 1.5h flight on a stinky plane

The food was horrible and the service was even worse, the entertainment was broken and missing control stick, even boarding was unorganised unprofessional, even the seats was loose, 5 hrs delay going and almost 3hrs delay coming back, the only thing is direct flight but with all the delays I can get a lot better airline for cheaper and a lot better service.

Very good service with EGYPTAIR, would definitely recommend flying with them.

To be honest, there has been a significant improvement in the level of EgyptAir in terms of service and food quality.

Very basic service in business class. Mediocre will be the right word to describe them. Also, we arrived 8 hours late.

Flight was delayed for 3 hrs and there is nothing at the terminal except going back through security again. Food was offered but no vegetarian option

The worst experience ever, me and my little daughter suffered a lot on this trip. If there is zero or below-zero evaluation, definitely, I will give them.

Website for Egyptair Plus needs to be refined or go back to the old one...!

The flight was late 1 hr in amman with no ac

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