There are 4 ways to get from Cairo to Eilat by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ)plane CAI - AQJ
3h 7m₪509–913Bus via Taba Heights
cheapest- Take the bus from Tahrir to Taba Heightsbus Tahrir - Taba Heights
12h 29m₪42–59Bus
- Take the bus from Cairo to Aqababus
8h 16m₪80–151Drive 423.5 km
- Drive from Cairo to Eilatcar 423.5 km
5h 17m₪286–412
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cairo to Eilat is to bus via Taba Heights which costs ₪ 40 - ₪ 60 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Cairo to Eilat is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs ₪ 500 - ₪ 950.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairo to Eilat. However, there are services departing from Cairo and arriving at Aqaba via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Cairo and Eilat is 401 km. The road distance is 423.5 km.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Cairo to Eilat, including transfers.
Cairo to Eilat bus services, operated by Jett, depart from Cairo station.
The best way to get from Cairo to Eilat is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs ₪ 500 - ₪ 950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₪ 80 - ₪ 160 and takes 8h 16m.
Cairo to Eilat bus services, operated by Jett, arrive at Aqaba station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cairo to Eilat is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Cairo to Eilat.
There are 1440+ hotels available in Eilat.
What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Eilat, Israel?
Royal Jordanian and Petroleum Air Services fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Jett operates a bus from Cairo to Aqaba 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₪70–136 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₪500–900
- Website
- pas.com.eg
Flights from Cairo International Airport to King Hussein International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ₪120–900
- Phone
- +962 6 566 4141
- info@jett.com.jo
- Website
- jett.com.jo
Bus from Cairo to Aqaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₪70–136
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Adult
- ₪70–95
- Phone
- +20 19567
- info@gobus-eg.com
- Website
- go-bus.com
Bus from Tahrir to Taba Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₪22–60
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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