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Benghazi.$439 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Fri, 30 May.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Benghazi.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Benghazi on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $439, select.
Benghazi.$453 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Apr, returning Tue, 29 Apr.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sat, 26 Apr, arriving in Benghazi.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Benghazi on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $453, select.
Benghazi.$517 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May, returning Wed, 21 May.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Benghazi.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Benghazi on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.
Benghazi.$520 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Benghazi.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Benghazi on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.
Benghazi.$537 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Benghazi.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Benghazi on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $537, select.
Benghazi.$547 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Thu, 10 Jul.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Benghazi.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Benghazi on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $547, select.

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Direct flights from Cairo to Benghazi

Cairo to Benghazi: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cairo to Benghazi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Benghazi.

Cairo to Benghazi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$439
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week20

Finding cheap flights from Cairo to Benghazi: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairo to Benghazi is $439. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 9 minutes is the average flight time from Cairo to Benghazi.
EgyptAir, Berniq and Afriqiyah Airways fly direct from Cairo to Benghazi.
As of April 2025, there are 20 flights per week flying from Cairo to Benghazi.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Benghazi is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Benghazi Airport on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Benghazi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Benghazi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Benghazi.

Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Cairo and Benghazi are in the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • You can choose from 20 weekly Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight you can take. Afriqiyah Airways operates the last service of the day at 12:15.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CAI to BEN flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Benghazi holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Libya:

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Afriqiyah Airways.

  • EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating CAI to BEN flights. A dependable 92.59% of its services on this route arrive on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Benina International Airport (BEN)

  • $288 is currently the best price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $439. These fares can change based on demand.

  • Score cheap tickets from CAI to BEN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from CAI to BEN is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport.

Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo International Airport, 63.38% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • To reach Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CAI:

Getting from Benina International Airport (BEN) to central Benghazi

  • From Benina International Airport, Benghazi is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Benina International Airport (BEN)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Benghazi in February.

  • When reserving your flight from Cairo International Airport to Benina International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Benghazi, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to BEN in February. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.

Explore more of Libya

  • You've visited Benghazi, now it's time to discover other parts of Libya. Journey about 370 kilometres east to Tobruk to check off its popular sights. From Taiba Mosque to Omar bin Abdul Aziz Mosque and حدائق طبرق, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Libya, consider Al Marj, roughly 80 kilometres north-east of Benghazi. Al500 Park, The Turkish Market and حديقة 500 Park are among the biggest draws.

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