Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Cairo, Egypt
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Cairo from Quebec City and Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Cairo usually run between $1100 and $1450. The best fare spotted recently is $945 (about 26% below the typical price).
What this route usually costs
We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Cairo on 58 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $945 to $1391, with a median of $1196. None of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $945 is the lowest we have recorded.
- Days observed 58
- Lowest recorded $945
- Median day $1196
- Highest recorded $1391
These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.
Quebec City or Montreal for Cairo?
We have priced Cairo from both airports on 57 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 57 of them and Quebec City on 0. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $189 cheaper on this route.
Latest fare we spotted from each airport
- Montreal $945 (-26%)
- Quebec City $1369
Cairo is the sprawling capital of Egypt, a vast, ancient metropolis on the Nile and the gateway to the pyramids of Giza. It buzzes with historic mosques, chaotic bazaars, and thousands of years of layered history. From the last wonder of the ancient world to a tea glass in a back-alley cafe, this is a city that will amaze you at every turn!
When to go
The cooler months (October to April) are the most comfortable for sightseeing. Summers are intensely hot, especially around the desert pyramids.
Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal
From eastern Canada, Cairo takes at least one connection, commonly through a European hub such as Paris, Frankfurt, or London, or a Gulf hub like Doha or Dubai. Depending on your departure city, you'll link up through Montreal or Toronto before the transatlantic leg.
What to see and do
- Exploring the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Wandering the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Touring Islamic Cairo's historic mosques
- A felucca sail on the Nile at sunset
Good to know before you go
The currency is the Egyptian pound and Arabic is the language, though English is common in tourism. Getting around, the cheap and clean Cairo Metro is a lifesaver for skipping the city's famously heavy traffic, while ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem are easy and let you avoid haggling over fares; a rental car is not recommended given the intense driving. Agree on taxi prices in advance and dress modestly at religious sites.
Entry requirements and health
Visa on arrival or e-Visa
A visa is needed, and the easy part is you can usually get it right on arrival or online beforehand. Bring the fee and the right papers and you're set.
Vaccines and health
Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Yellow fever proof only comes into play if you're arriving from a country that has it.
General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.
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