Fly private between Benghazi and Cairo from US$12,000 for a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+). Get an instant quote.
Private jet charter from Benghazi (BEN) to Cairo (CAI), and from Cairo (CAI) back to Benghazi (BEN).
The straight-line distance between Benghazi and Cairo is about 1,082 km (672 miles), or 584 nautical miles.
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Expect US$12,000 – US$35,500 for a one-way charter between Benghazi and Cairo, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 1h 45m | 1h 35m – 1h 56m | US$25,500 | 7-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 1h 45m | US$25,500 – US$35,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 1h 44m | US$28,000 – US$39,000 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 1h 40m | US$30,500 – US$42,500 | 8-10 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Benghazi and Cairo? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Benghazi, Libya: Benina International Airport.
Cairo, Egypt: Cairo International Airport, Capital International Airport, Quesna Airport, Sphinx International Airport and October Airport.
| Benina International Airport | Cairo International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HLLB / BEN | HECA / CAI |
| Longest hard runway | 11,732 ft | 13,124 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 433 ft | 322 ft |
All 19 aircraft we quote for Benghazi to Cairo can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Benina International Airport has 11,732 ft and Cairo International Airport 13,124 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 1,082 km.
Alternates within range: Benghazi Aviation Club Airport (3,280 ft, 27 km) · Capital International Airport (11,980 ft, 43 km) · Quesna Airport (9,054 ft, 58 km) · Sphinx International Airport (11,975 ft, 48 km) · October Airport (6,562 ft, 64 km)
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
We aim to have live options and a firm quote in your hands within 60 minutes of your request.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Benghazi and Cairo is built around your itinerary.
Those 1h 45m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
The Benghazi to Cairo route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$12,000 – US$35,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 1h 45m gate to gate over 1,082 km (672 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Benghazi–Cairo charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Cairo to Benghazi runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
