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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Cairo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Cairo.
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22:30 - 08:00MEL-CAI
42h 30m1 stop
12:30 - 10:00CAI-MEL
36h 30m1 stop
$1,251China Eastern
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Wed, 19 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
12:00 - 08:00MEL-CAI
29h 00m1 stop
12:30 - 10:00CAI-MEL
36h 30m1 stop
$1,253China Eastern
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Tue, 18 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
06:15 - 16:25MEL-CAI
43h 10m2 stops
17:30 - 23:45CAI-MEL
45h 15m2 stops
$1,267
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Wed, 5 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
06:15 - 11:40MEL-CAI
38h 25m2 stops
01:30 - 23:45CAI-MEL
37h 15m2 stops
$1,269
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Wed, 19 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
06:15 - 11:40MEL-CAI
38h 25m2 stops
06:35 - 05:00CAI-MEL
37h 25m2 stops
$1,284
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Wed, 19 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb
21:30 - 06:45MEL-CAI
42h 15m1 stop
13:45 - 14:20CAI-MEL
40h 35m1 stop
$1,296Sichuan Airlines
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Sun, 23 Mar - Sat, 12 Apr
21:30 - 06:45MEL-CAI
42h 15m1 stop
14:00 - 14:45CAI-MEL
39h 45m1 stop
$1,311Sichuan Airlines
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Wed, 5 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
21:25 - 00:05MEL-CAI
35h 40m3 stops
01:30 - 11:40CAI-MEL
25h 10m3 stops
$1,325
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Wed, 19 Feb - Tue, 25 Feb
21:20 - 05:50MEL-CAI
41h 30m1 stop
13:45 - 14:20CAI-MEL
40h 35m1 stop
$1,333Sichuan Airlines
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Fri, 4 Apr - Sat, 19 Apr
07:45 - 09:20MEL-CAI
34h 35m2 stops
05:20 - 05:40CAI-MEL
39h 20m2 stops
$1,978Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 6 Feb - Thu, 20 Mar

Flights from Melbourne to Cairo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Cairo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Cairo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Melbourne to Cairo, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cairo, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo is April, where tickets cost $1,949 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,702 and $2,469 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$717
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (7% more expensive on average)
Flight from Melbourne to Cairo

When to book flights from Melbourne to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Cairo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Cairo flights

  • Are direct flights available between Melbourne and Cairo?

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to fly direct from Melbourne Airport to Cairo Airport. When you book flights with airlines such as Qatar Airways, Etihad or Egypt Air, you will usually make one layover in the United Arab Emirates on your way to Cairo. When you book with other airlines, including Oman Air, Qantas Air or Lufthansa, you will usually have to make two stops on route.

  • Is transport available from Cairo Airport?

    There are a number of convenient transport options for passengers arriving at Cairo Airport. Buses depart regularly from outside Terminal 1, and passengers can select bus line 111 or 381 to connect with Cairo city centre. Bus rides to the city usually take around 50-75min and cost approximately 110 EGP (9 AUD). For arrivals landing at Terminals 2 and 3, a free shuttle bus is available to take you to the bus stops at Terminal 1. Taxis are also available outside the airport terminals; a taxi to the city centre takes around 30min and costs roughly 60 EGP (5 AUD).

  • Are there hotels available at Cairo Airport?

    Onsite accommodation is available at Cairo Airport. Passengers can book rooms at Le Meridien Cairo Airport, which is connected to Terminal 3. You can also choose to stay at nearby hotels, such as the Novotel Cairo Airport or the Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino, which are both located just a short walk from the airport terminals.

  • What’s the carry-on luggage limit for flights to Cairo?

    If you’re flying economy class with Jetstar or Qantas, then you’re generally allowed two pieces of carry-on luggage, such as a small suitcase and a handbag. Their combined weight can’t exceed 7 kg. Business- or first-class flights with Emirates or Singapore Airlines also allow two items, but each can weigh up to 7 kg for a combined total of 14 kg.

  • Where do stopovers between Melbourne and Cairo stop?

    Although there aren’t any direct flights to Cairo, there are plenty with one or two stopovers.

  • Are there any holidays that can affect flights to Cairo?

    A few holidays may impact flight availability and ticket prices to Cairo. The main ones include Ramadan (late March to late April), Eid (late April), Islamic New Year (early June) and Mawlid (mid-September to mid-October). If you’re flying during those times, it’s recommended to book well in advance.

  • Can I bring my pet with me on my flight to Cairo?

    Generally speaking, most flights to Cairo allow passengers to bring pets. They can travel in the cabin or as checked luggage or air cargo. However, pets need a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 30 days before your departure and a veterinary certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian. Due to these requirements, it’s recommended to contact your airline for further information.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo was $445 for a one-way ticket and $777 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Cairo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Cairo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Cairo from Melbourne?

    Dubai is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Melbourne to Cairo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Cairo, Oman Air or Sichuan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Cairo are Oman Air and Sichuan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,104 and an overall rating of 8.1, Oman Air is the most popular choice. Sichuan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,362 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Cairo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Cairo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Cairo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairo from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo

  • Both long- and short-stay parking is located conveniently close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 at Melbourne Airport (MEL). Spaces can be booked in advance or selected on arrival; all car parks are just a short walk from the terminals.
  • Currency exchange offices and international banks are available at Cairo Airport (CAI). Passengers arriving here can use the banks situated in the Arrivals Hall in Terminals 1 and 3.
  • A children’s play area is available at Melbourne Airport and is located inside Terminal 2 Departures Area, near Gate 15B.
  • If you’re travelling from Melbourne to Cairo with small children, note that Egypt doesn’t currently have any specific laws requiring child car seats or seat belts. However, it’s recommended to continue using your own child’s car seat or booster.
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the main hub for Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the main hub for EgyptAir and Nile Air.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Melbourne to Cairo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Cairo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3353 reviews
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
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Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

6.0 GoodAnna, Dec 2024ADL - DXB
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Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

Usually Emirates is my go to Airline on this flight: 1) All the crew seemed very inexperienced 2) Meal service for 7 hour flight was very slow - slowest I have ever experienced. 3) ONE flight attendant in economy serviced everyone on the left aisle in 2 cabins - thats 6 passengers per row (half the row) and over 30 rows of passengers. The others were no where to be seen. Thats pouring drinks and serving trays and offering options of meal and drinks for 180 passengers. by herself. In most flights it's 2 attendants per cart servicing one section. 4) Meal was not served till 3.5 hours later for some passengers at the back. 5) As a result only one meal was served even though the menu explicitly said 2. 6) Everyone was thirsty and starving 7) There were 2 loud crashes at the back galley 8) One passenger was out cold due to the sleeping tablets he had taken. The Flight attendants in their inexperience chose to try wake him up and create a situation where passengers were panicking and the passenger finally woke up and was annoyed. 9) They chose to wake up every sleeping passenger to feed them rather than move past the sleeping passengers. Do they know how hard it is to actually sleep on a plane?

The crew were friendly, dressed professionally and helpful when needed. The food was good to very good. The seats were comfortable and entertainment selections were excellent.   For that long of a flight Athens to Newark Economy is a little tight and the space became uncomfortable about mid-way. Next time I would try and get a Premium Economy seat. Especially for the return flight when one can be less enthused and tired. On the way to a vacation enthusiasm can outweigh discomfort.

The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

Good food and staff. Flights were delayed making catching the connecting one tough with no time to stretch in between

The experience of the flight. The food options have definitely gone down

First time flying Emirates and business class. What a civilized way to travel, everything was wonderful organized and relaxing. Thank you for providing the best first impression!

Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

Wasn’t allowed to continue with the purchased tickets because I hadn’t been able to go on the first scheduled leg.

My carry on bag was taken by Alaska Air as we boarded in LAX! She said there was not room. There was plenty of room. I told her that my meds and personal items were in it. She did not care. She said it would be sent to my final destination, Nairobi. Well it got to Nairobi the day I was to fly home. The handle of my bag was crushed so could not retract. So I had to remove it. I had to buy converters, malaria medication. personal items. I filled out the missing form at the Nairobi airport. I asked that it be shipped to the Kisumu airport. When it was obviously not going to make it for my time in Kenya. I asked that it be sent to John Wayne Airport. NONE of that happened. I only knew it was at Nairobi because my air tag indicated it was finally in Nairobi the day I was leaving Kenya! Now I need to purchase a new carry on bag!!!

Overall experience was OK. Seats were truly uncomfortable for such a long flight. Food quality was mediocre at best. The staff was great though!

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

they give hard time at checking, they not allow computer bag or purse

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

Liked leg room Disliked unable to book to sit with my family on same flight without paying extra

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Melbourne to Cairo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/2Sat
1 stopSichuan Airlines
42h 15mMEL-CAI
$717
23/2Sun
1 stopSichuan Airlines
42h 15mMEL-CAI
$718
23/2Sun
3 stops
36h 30mMEL-CAI
$750
23/2Sun
3 stops
36h 30mMEL-CAI
$755
14/6Sat
1 stopChina Eastern
42h 30mMEL-CAI
$778
23/2Sun
2 stops
44h 45mMEL-CAI
$783
22/1Wed
1 stopChina Eastern
29h 00mMEL-CAI
$796
1/2Sat
2 stopsOman Air
35h 10mMEL-CAI
$1,322
21/1Tue
2 stopsGulf Air
47h 25mMEL-CAI
$1,375
11/5Sun
2 stopsOman Air
35h 35mMEL-CAI
$3,849

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Last minute flights from Melbourne to Cairo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Melbourne to Cairo that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/1Sat
multi-stop
42h 20mMEL-CAI
30/1Thu
multi-stop
30h 00mCAI-MEL
$1,984
6/1Mon
multi-stop
30h 35mMEL-CAI
4/2Tue
multi-stop
54h 55mCAI-MEL
$2,049
4/1Sat
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
42h 15mMEL-CAI
6/2Thu
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
39h 45mCAI-MEL
$2,408
5/1Sun
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
42h 15mMEL-CAI
6/2Thu
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
39h 45mCAI-MEL
$2,643
7/1Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 25mMEL-CAI
10/2Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 30mCAI-MEL
$2,680
6/1Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
26h 45mMEL-CAI
9/2Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
37h 20mCAI-MEL
$2,718
3/1Fri
multi-stopEmirates
30h 20mMEL-CAI
29/1Wed
multi-stopEmirates
21h 50mCAI-MEL
$2,784
4/1Sat
multi-stopEmirates
20h 00mMEL-CAI
30/1Thu
multi-stopEmirates
21h 50mCAI-MEL
$2,805
5/1Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
19h 50mMEL-CAI
4/2Tue
multi-stopEtihad Airways
18h 05mCAI-MEL
$3,570
3/1Fri
multi-stopEtihad Airways
19h 50mMEL-CAI
9/2Sun
multi-stopEtihad Airways
24h 15mCAI-MEL
$3,735

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