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The route from Minneapolis to Cairo is about 6,196 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection.

Methodology

Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

There is no nonstop service from Minneapolis to Cairo. The fastest way is a one-stop routing through Newark, flying United to Newark and then EgyptAir on the long leg to Cairo, with a total trip time of 16h 10m (a 2h 40m first leg, a 3h layover, and a 10h 30m second leg). Both carriers are Star Alliance members.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Cairo International Airport offers several ground transportation options, including white metered taxis (about EGP 150 to the city center in roughly 30 minutes), ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem, public buses (routes 111, 356, 362, and 799) to downtown, and the Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus with departures every 30 minutes to major districts. Fixed-price limousine services and international car rental desks are also available at all terminals. For most travelers, ride-hailing apps like Uber are the most used and reliable option, offering transparent pricing and eliminating negotiation hassles, while the shuttle bus is the best value for reaching central Cairo and Giza.

References

• CAI Public Transportation Cairo International Airportifly.com · Published Jan 15, 2025
• Move From / To Airportcairo-airport.com
• Getting to Cairo 2026: Complete Transportation Guidemachupicchu.org · Published Feb 28, 2026
• Cairo International Airport – Travel guide at Wikivoyageen.wikivoyage.org · Published Sep 23, 2026
• Cairo International Airportflypgs.com
• Transport in Cairoen.wikipedia.org · Published Apr 27, 2026
• Cairo Airport Taxi - Request a Ride with Uber Insteaduber.com
• Car Rentalcairo-airport.com

No overnight or red-eye flights are scheduled from Minneapolis to Cairo — there are no nonstop red-eyes, and no connecting itinerary on this route has an overnight long leg.

Methodology

Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

There is no nonstop service from Minneapolis to Cairo. The quickest one-stop routing is via Newark, operated by United Airlines from Minneapolis to Newark and EgyptAir onward to Cairo, with a total trip time of about 16 hours and 10 minutes. Both carriers are Star Alliance members.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Cairo International Airport is the only major airport serving the city and is the primary gateway for all international and domestic flights.

Getting from downtown Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport is straightforward: the METRO Blue Line light rail runs directly from downtown to both terminals in about 25 minutes, making it the most popular and cost-effective option. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at both terminals and offer a faster, more private alternative, while taxis average $39–$49 from downtown Minneapolis. Driving yourself is also easy via State Highway 5, with several on-airport parking ramps including daily and hourly options.

References

• Taxi Service | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Light Rail Transit | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Frommers | Planning a trip to Minneapolis and St. Paulfrommers.com · Published Dec 31, 2025
• Minneapolis Airport: A Comprehensive Guide | Chasechase.com · Published Oct 2, 2024
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) | Visit Saint Paulvisitsaintpaul.com
• ...rome2rio.com · Published Dec 31, 2025
• Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org · Published Mar 13, 2026

Cairo International Airport has Le Méridien Cairo Airport connected directly to Terminal 3 by a pedestrian bridge. Novotel Cairo Airport is 0.7 miles away and offers a free 24-hour airport shuttle, while Le Passage Cairo is also 0.7 miles from the terminal. Radisson Residences Cairo Heliopolis and Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis are each 1.1 miles away, with the Radisson Blu providing an airport shuttle on request.

References

• Cairo Airport Guide (CAI) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Aug 8, 2018
• Le Méridien Cairo Airport | Hotel Moderno a Cairomarriott.com

Cairo International Airport offers duty-free shopping in all terminals, and Terminal 2 has a small Archaeological Museum with antiquities, admission $5. There are dining and shopping options airside and landside, and banking facilities, information desks, a post office, pharmacy, clinic, and baggage trolleys. WiFi is available in Terminals 1 and 2, covering departure and transit areas, though foreign travelers may need a local SIM card to connect. Telephones, flight information screens, and international and national telephone services are also available.

References

• Cairo Airport Guide (CAI) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Aug 8, 2018
• Lounge in Cairo | CAC Lounge by Plaza Premium Lounge & EAS | Plaza Premium Loungeplazapremiumlounge.com
• Cairo International Airport - Cairo Portalcairo.gov.eg
• Duty Freecairo-airport.com
• Cairo International Airport review: Inside Terminal 2’s food, shopping and museumsmh.com.au · Published Nov 18, 2025
• Airport Informationcairo-airport.com
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• Exploring Cairo International Airport on a Layover 🇪🇬✈youtube.com · Published Jun 15, 2025

At Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, travelers with disabilities can access a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, a Navigating MSP Program, accessible parking and ground transportation, and dedicated Travelers Assistance booths in both terminals, with wheelchair and other accommodations arranged by calling your airline in advance. Cairo International Airport offers ramps, elevators, escalators, free wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and wheelchair-accessible check-in desks and security points, plus a dedicated sensory support room operated by EgyptAir in Terminal 3’s departure hall for passengers with non-visible disabilities and their companions. To arrange assistance at either airport, notify your airline at least 48 hours before departure so the request can be noted on your reservation and support coordinated from arrival through boarding.

References

• Accessibility | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Accessibility FAQs | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• EgyptAir Opens First Sensory Support Room at Cairo Airportcairoscene.com · Published Jul 25, 2026
• Cairo Airport: All about the Terminals, Parking, Lounges & Hotelswelcomepickups.com · Published Apr 22, 2025
• Cairo International Airport Welcomes New Sensory Support Room by EGYPTAIR: A Game-Changer for Passengers with Disabilities - Travel And Tour Worldtravelandtourworld.com · Published May 12, 2026

There is no nonstop service from Minneapolis to Cairo. The currently scheduled one-stop option operates via Newark, with the long leg from Newark to Cairo flown on an Airbus A350-900 by EgyptAir and the short leg from Minneapolis to Newark on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 by United.

Methodology

Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

There is no nonstop service from Minneapolis to Cairo; the route is flown as a one-stop connection, with the quickest routing via Newark on United and EgyptAir. Both carriers belong to Star Alliance, so Star Alliance is the alliance that serves this route. Other alliances may also reach Cairo from Minneapolis via connections, but no other carriers are currently scheduled on this route.

Methodology

Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has seven lounges across Terminal 1, including three open-to-everyone options: the Escape Lounge above Concourse E, the PGA Lounge between Concourses D and E, and the Portal Lounge near Concourses C and D, all accessible with a day pass, Priority Pass, or select credit cards. Delta operates three Sky Clubs at Concourses G, C, and the entrance to Concourse F, with access requiring a Delta Sky Club membership, premium cabin ticket, or eligible American Express card. A United Club sits at Concourse E between gates E6 and E8, accepting United and Star Alliance premium passengers. The Escape Lounge offers complimentary drinks, barista-style lattes, and a hot and cold buffet, while the PGA Lounge features golf simulators, a putting green, and a pro shop, and the Portal Lounge provides gaming consoles, a full bar, and robot-delivered beverages. Delta's Concourse G Sky Club spans 21,000 square feet with panoramic runway views, an outdoor-inspired patio, seating for over 450 guests, and two premium bars.

References

• MSP Airport Lounges: Delta Sky Club, PGA, Escape, Portal & Moremspairport.com
• Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl Airport (MSP) Lounge | Escape Loungesescapelounges.com
• United Club Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (MSP) - LoungeReview.comloungereview.com · Published Apr 1, 2026
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport MSP Lounges - MSP Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Passprioritypass.com
• Airport lounges at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) — The Points Partythepointsparty.com · Published Sep 7, 2026
• American Express Lounges at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | Amex USamericanexpress.com
• American Express Lounges at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | Amex XBamericanexpress.com

Most carriers on this route do not offer same‑day standby, and same‑day changes depend on the fare purchased; flexible and premium cabin tickets allow changes with reduced or waived fees, while Basic Economy typically does not.