Since you’re in Egypt, here are the best low-cost/budget carriers that commonly operate routes between Egypt and the UAE (Dubai area), with short notes to help you pick:
- flydubai — good low-cost option to Dubai (DXB)
- Operates direct flights from Cairo to Dubai (DXB) with daily/regular frequencies. Good choice if you want to arrive at Dubai International (DXB) rather than a nearby airport. (flydubai.com)
- Air Arabia — low-cost carrier to Sharjah (SHJ), close to Dubai
- Frequent, often the cheapest fares from Cairo to Sharjah. Sharjah Airport is about 40–60 minutes from central Dubai by road (taxi/shuttle). If price matters and you don’t mind the extra transfer, Air Arabia is one of the cheapest options. (sa.wego.com)
- Nile Air and Air Cairo — budget/low-cost options to Sharjah
- Both have offered direct flights from Cairo to Sharjah (useful alternatives to Air Arabia when prices or schedules differ). These carriers are often competitively priced on direct Egypt–Sharjah sectors. (sa.wego.com)
Quick comparisons & practical tips
- Airport: flydubai lands at Dubai International (DXB). Air Arabia, Nile Air and Air Cairo generally use Sharjah (SHJ). If you need to be inside Dubai quickly, direct DXB flights (flydubai) save transfer time. (flydubai.com)
- Price vs convenience: Air Arabia (SHJ) often offers the lowest base fares; flydubai may cost a bit more but gets you into DXB. Compare total door-to-door time and transfer costs before booking. (wego.com.my)
- Extra fees: low-cost carriers commonly charge separately for checked baggage, seat selection and onboard meals. Add those to the base fare when comparing. (This is standard practice across budget carriers; check each airline’s baggage/ancillary policy on booking.)
- Booking tip: search and compare fares across the airline websites and multi-site search engines, and book early for best prices. Check schedules carefully — frequency and timings can change seasonally. (flydubai.com)
If you’d like, I can:
- Compare current prices and next-available flights from Cairo (or your nearest Egyptian airport) to Dubai for specific travel dates; or
- Show estimated transfer times/costs from Sharjah Airport to Dubai city center.
Which would you prefer?