Flights from Cairo to Spain from 97EUR*

Flights to Spain from Cairo

From Cairo, Vueling flies direct to 17 destinations in Spain. The flight takes around 5 hours to the Mediterranean mainland, and longer to the Canary Islands.

Spain is not one destination. What shapes the whole trip is which of the 4 Spains you fly into: the big cities, the Mediterranean coast, the Andalusian south with its al-Andalus heritage, or the volcanic Atlantic islands.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain is part of the Schengen Area, and for Egyptian citizens that means an application process before travelling, one that is best started several weeks ahead.

What usually applies to an Egyptian national:

• A Schengen visa, applied for before the trip at the Spanish consulate or embassy in Egypt. Processing times vary, and they are what decides when you need to start planning the trip.
• A valid passport, valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the previous 10 years.
• Proof of accommodation: a booking, a letter of invitation or a contract.
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
• Travel insurance with medical cover, required in order to apply for the visa.

Requirements change and depend on each individual case. Check the current information on the travel documents page and with the relevant consulate before you book.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport into town. The main gateways have good transport links. In Madrid, the metro and the Cercanías commuter trains run from the Barajas terminals to Atocha. In Barcelona, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús reach the centre in under half an hour. In Malaga, the Cercanías train serves both the city centre and the Costa del Sol.

Mealtimes. Lunch in Spain runs from 14:00 to 16:00 and dinner starts from 21:00, with many kitchens closed before then. Lunch comes later than it does in Egypt, while dinner keeps a similar hour. Most people need a couple of days to fall into step.

High-speed rail. Madrid and Barcelona are around 2 and a half hours apart by train, and Madrid is the starting point for the lines to Seville, Malaga and Valencia. The stations sit right in the city centres, so arriving in one city and leaving from another works better than a round trip.

Climate by region. The north is damp and cool all year, with frequent rain. The interior goes above 40°C in summer and gets cold in winter. The Mediterranean coast and the Canary Islands stay mild, and on the islands the seasons barely change.

Spain uses the euro, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. Plugs are round two-pin, types C and F, at 230V.

What to do in Spain

Andalusia: the legacy of al-Andalus

This is the region that will feel most familiar if you are coming from Cairo. Granada has the Alhambra and the Generalife, Córdoba has the Mosque-Cathedral and its forest of columns, and Seville has the Real Alcázar and the Giralda, a minaret long before it became a bell tower. All 3 are World Heritage Sites.

City breaks: Madrid and Barcelona

Madrid packs the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen into less than 1 km, with the Retiro next door and street life that carries on late into the night. Barcelona adds the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Mediterranean, 10 minutes from the centre.

The Canary Islands

Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura share volcanic landscapes and steady temperatures all year. Mount Teide is the highest peak in Spain, and Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote is a field of recent lava you can explore at ground level.

The Atlantic north

The side of Spain furthest from the usual picture of the country: green, damp and rainy all year round. Bilbao has the Guggenheim and the pintxos of the Casco Viejo, while Santiago de Compostela marks the end of the Camino with a cathedral that is a World Heritage Site.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

What you can take depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

For a trip of several weeks, or if you are visiting family, working out your luggage when you book avoids surprises at the check-in desk. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.