Here are the low-cost / budget carriers that typically offer the most affordable options for short weekend getaways from Egypt, and where they’re useful — plus quick tips to find the cheapest weekend fares.

Top affordable airlines for weekend trips from Egypt

• Air Arabia — strong low‑cost network from Cairo and Alexandria to the Gulf (Sharjah, Abu Dhabi) and regional cities; regularly shows very low promo fares. (flights.airarabia.com)
• flydubai — frequent, competitively priced direct flights Cairo ↔ Dubai and to other UAE cities (good for 2–4 day city breaks). (flydubai.com)
• Nile Air — an Egyptian low‑fare carrier that’s often cheapest on domestic routes (Cairo ↔ Sharm/Hurghada) and some regional routes. (cleartrip.com)
• Pegasus Airlines — Turkey’s LCC offering low fares Cairo ↔ Istanbul and many connections onward to Antalya/Ankara (great for short cultural or beach getaways). (airserviceone.com)
• SunExpress — Turkey‑Egypt and Turkey ↔ Red Sea routes (useful for cheap Antalya or Turkish beach connections and seasonal Hurghada links). (trip.com)

Typical cheap weekend routes to check

• Cairo → Istanbul (Pegasus, other carriers) — short flight, often inexpensive. (airserviceone.com)
• Cairo/Alexandria → Sharjah / Abu Dhabi / Dubai (Air Arabia, Nile Air, flydubai) — frequent budget options. (flights.airarabia.com)
• Cairo → Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada (Nile Air, local carriers) — cheapest for true “weekend escape” without long travel. (cleartrip.com)
• Antalya / Turkish Riviera (Pegasus, SunExpress) — cheap seasonal beach breaks with many promo seats. (trip.com)

Quick tips to get the cheapest weekend fares

• Be flexible on departure/return times: leaving Friday morning and returning Monday night (or Tuesday) often lowers prices.
• Search mid‑week for best fares; set price alerts (Skyscanner/Google Flights) for the route and travel weekend you want.
• Compare nearby airports (Cairo, Alexandria/ Borg El Arab, Hurghada, Sharm) — short domestic hops can unlock cheaper international connections. (flights.airarabia.com)
• Watch baggage and seat fees: many LCC base fares exclude checked baggage and seat selection, so compare “all‑in” prices.
• Check airline sites for flash sales and promos (Air Arabia, Pegasus and others run frequent seat sales). (flights.airarabia.com)

If you want, I can:

• Search specific weekend dates (I’ll compare 3–4 airlines and give the cheapest options), or
• Look up cheapest weekend routes from your nearest airport (Cairo or Alexandria) for a particular upcoming weekend.

Which would you prefer?