Cairo (CAI) to Zurich (ZRH) flights
An economy award from Cairo (CAI) to Zurich (ZRH) starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $65.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Zurich (ZRH): EgyptAir and SWISS. The two airports are 1,704 miles (2,743 km) apart. EgyptAir and SWISS are in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Venice, Athens and Thessaloniki and more.
How many miles CAI to ZRH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn SWISS | 15,000 | $65.50–75 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn SWISS | 22,000 | $97.50–1,077 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn SWISS | 24,000 | $62.50–72 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn SWISS | 30,000 | $97.50–1,077 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn SWISS | 30,000 | $92.30–991.80 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn SWISS | 35,000 | $97.50–1,077 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn SWISS | 35,000 | $47.50–1,147 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn SWISS | 35,500 | $97.50–1,077 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CAI to ZRH
- EgyptAirStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- SWISSStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book CAI to ZRH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- TAP Miles&GoBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
- United MileagePlusBooks EgyptAir, SWISS
CAI to ZRH with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Venice (VCE)EgyptAir, then SWISS
- Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole way
SM+1 - Via Thessaloniki (SKG)Aegean Airlines the whole way
- Via Milan (MXP)EgyptAir, Air Cairo and 2 more, then SWISS and Ethiopian AirlinesSMNO+1
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
SM
- Via Sofia (SOF)Air Cairo, then Bulgaria Air and SWISSSMFB
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Antalya (AYT)SunExpress the whole way
+1 - Via Stuttgart (STR)Eurowings, then SWISS
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
2L - Via Budapest (BUD)EgyptAir, then SWISS
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
SM - Via Istanbul (SAW)AJet the whole wayNPE5SM+2
- Via Geneva (GVA)EgyptAir, then SWISS
- Via Bucharest (OTP)TAROM, then SWISS
CAI to ZRH: common questions
How many miles does CAI to ZRH cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on SWISS, plus taxes and fees from $65.50. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (22,000), Avianca LifeMiles (24,000) and ANA Mileage Club (30,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CAI to ZRH?
EgyptAir (Star Alliance) and SWISS (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Zurich (ZRH).
How far is Cairo from Zurich by plane?
Cairo (CAI) and Zurich (ZRH) are 1,704 miles (2,743 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CAI to ZRH award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Cairo and Zurich?
The most direct connections are through Venice (VCE), Athens (ATH), Thessaloniki (SKG), Milan (MXP) and Rome (FCO). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Aegean Airlines through Athens.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.