Delhi to Egypt.
₹43k flights · pre-departure e-Visa $25 single / $60 multi (VoA NOT available for Indians)
Delhi-Cairo flights run around ₹43k round-trip from DEL on direct or 1-stop routes. Mid-range stays + food cost ₹3.5-7.0k/day on the ground. Visa: pre-departure e-Visa $25 single / $60 multi (VoA NOT available for Indians) (₹2,200 per person). Best months: Oct-Apr.
Indians MUST apply for pre-departure e-Visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg. VoA is NOT available regardless of the Mar 2026 fee changes. Sleeper train Cairo→Luxor saves a flight + a hotel night.
Why Egypt for travellers from Delhi.
- Flights from DEL: ~₹43k round-trip on direct or 1-stop carriers.
- Visa for Indian passport: pre-departure e-Visa $25 single / $60 multi (VoA NOT available for Indians) (₹2,200/person).
- On-the-ground cost: ₹3.5-7.0k/day mid-range covering hotel + food + transit.
- Best months: Oct-Apr.
- 01Giza Pyramids
- 02Karnak Temple
- 03Valley of the Kings
- 04Hurghada Red Sea
Ways in.
- BESTFly to CairoDEL → CAI · direct7h 30min₹47,667
- CHEAPESTFly to HurghadaDEL → HRG · 1 stop11h₹50,051
- FASTESTFly to SharmDEL → SSH · 1 stop10h 30min₹52,434
Round-trip estimates from DEL in INR. Live fares via Skyscanner.
How much does it cost?
| DURATION | BUDGET | MID-RANGE | PREMIUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | ₹62k | ₹71k | ₹97k |
| 7 days | ₹69k | ₹82k | ₹1.2L |
| 10 days | ₹80k | ₹97k | ₹1.5L |
All-in: flights from DEL + visa + ground (hotel + food + transit). Mid-range covers 3-star city-center stays; premium = 4-star with private transfers.
Things worth doing.
Giza Pyramids + Sphinx half-day
Khufu interior + camel ride + Sphinx.
Karnak + Luxor temples full day
Largest religious complex + Avenue of Sphinxes.
Valley of Kings + Hatshepsut
Tutankhamun tomb + 3-tier funerary temple.
Hot air balloon over Luxor
Sunrise float over the West Bank tombs.
Hurghada Red Sea snorkel
Coral reef + dolphin spotting, day boat.
Cairo Egyptian Museum
Tutankhamun mask + mummy room + Tahrir Square.
Prices from GetYourGuide; live availability + booking on click. Indicative INR.
Where to sleep.
Pyramids View Inn
Nazlet El-Semman, Giza
Rooftop framed by 3 pyramids, sound + light show view.
Steigenberger El Tahrir
Tahrir, Cairo
Mid-range, Egyptian Museum 3 min walk, breakfast included.
Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
Nile Cornice, Aswan
1899 grand hotel, Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile.
Indicative INR rates. Live pricing + availability on Booking.com via the partner link.
Common questions.
How much does a 7-day Egypt trip from Delhi cost in 2026?
Mid-range, around ₹82k all-in for 7 days from Delhi. That's flights from DEL (~₹43k), pre-departure e-Visa $25 single / $60 multi (VoA NOT available for Indians) visa fee, and ₹3.5-7.0k/day on the ground covering hotel, food, transit. Budget travelers can do it for ₹69k; premium goes ₹1.2L+.
What's the best month to fly Delhi to Egypt?
Oct-Apr, that's peak season for Egypt. Flights from DEL are typically ₹43k round-trip in those months. Off-peak (avoid monsoon / extreme heat) can dip 20-30% on flight prices but check destination-specific weather first.
Do I need a visa to visit Egypt from Delhi?
For Indian passport holders: pre-departure e-Visa $25 single / $60 multi (VoA NOT available for Indians), costs ₹2,200 per person. Indians MUST apply for pre-departure e-Visa at visa2egypt.
How many days do I need to see Egypt properly?
Giza Pyramids, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings can be covered in 7 days at a comfortable pace from Delhi. Less than 5 days feels rushed; more than 10 needs a side-trip or second country to stay interesting.
What's a unique tip for Delhi travelers going to Egypt?
Indians MUST apply for pre-departure e-Visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg. VoA is NOT available regardless of the Mar 2026 fee changes. Sleeper train Cairo→Luxor saves a flight + a hotel night.
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