What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?

Travellers will need to book flights to Cairo (CAI) if they wish to fly to Cairo. The Cairo airport is 18.6 km from the city centre.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cairo?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cairo . Flying to Cairo in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Gulf Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairo.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo?

Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost $45, while return flights cost around $361.

How much is a return flight to Cairo?

A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around $319, however they can be found for as little as $239.

Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 45 minutes).

Does Cairo have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cairo?

Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0.0 km away from Cairo).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairo?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Cairo are Etihad Airways, China Eastern and Qatar Airways.

How long is the flight to Cairo?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Cairo takes 28 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Cairo from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairo are Gulf Air, China Eastern and Sichuan Airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

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Sat 1/1112:00SYD - CAI

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Deal found 11/9$1,224

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3 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 10/9$1,291

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3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

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Deal found 10/9$1,292

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Fri 10/1010:15SYD - CAI

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Tue 4/1122:55CAI - SYD

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Deal found 11/9$1,354

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Deal found 11/9$1,457

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Sat 22/1105:25CAI - SYD

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Deal found 11/9$1,689

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Sun 11/104:15CAI - SYD

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Sat 30/517:15CAI - SYD

3 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,796

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Deal found 11/9$1,268

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3 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,291

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Deal found 10/9$1,218

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3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,292

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Sat 15/1110:45SYD - CAI

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$691

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Deal found 11/9$716

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Deal found 10/9$719

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1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 10/9$727

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Deal found 10/9$728

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Deal found 10/9$734

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1 stop39h 40m

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21:25-06:45

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Cairo

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21:25-06:45

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Cairo

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21:00-20:10

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Cairo

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21:30-12:45

1 stop24h 15m

Cairo

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02:20-17:00

1 stop31h 40m

$1,813

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SYD - CAI

SYDCAI

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10:45-12:45

3 stops35h 00m

$691

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SYD - CAI

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

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22:15-00:05

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When is the best time to book a flight to Cairo?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cairo?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cairo should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7.4

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Etihad Airways

7.4

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1,250 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

165 reviews

Emirates

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

FAQs about flying to Cairo

Cairo climate

Temperatures at this time of year generally stay between 23 and 24 degrees Celsius, with night-time temperatures about 10 degrees. However, when packing your suitcase, bare in mind temperatures can soar to above 32 degrees and have been known to drop to lower than 9 degrees at some times during this period.

Getting around Cairo

There are taxis and limousines available at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Taxis operate on a flat-fare system and fees are the same as the limousine service.

The Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus serves central Cairo as well as Heliopolis, Giza and Nasr-City.

There are airport bus services too. Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses can be picked up from Terminal 1.

It’s not advisable to drive in Cairo. Lots of the city is walkable and taxis are cheap and plentiful. Ensure that you choose the taxi, don’t let it choose you. Don’t select one of the taxis parked outside expensive hotels or restaurants. It’s like having “tourist” written on your forehead and you’ll pay more than you need to.

The metro train system is efficient, punctual and clean. There are women-only carriages. You’ll see the “Women” signs above the platforms; the train carriage for women will be beside the signs.

Locals use microbuses to get around. This is an option best left to those who speak Arabic and those with a good knowledge of Cairo.

What is good to know if travelling to Cairo?

Official Egypt takes a long lunch break – 1pm to 4pm. Lunch is the main meal of the day.
There is gold everywhere in the Egyptian Museum. King Tutankhamen’s gold death mask is the star exhibit and you’ll also see just about everything that was buried with him – a statue of Isis, the goddess, protecting Tutankhamun’s shrine, gold bangles, an alabaster perfume vase, a magnificent pectoral, detailed corselet and gold rings. The museum is in Midan Tahrir.
The Birqash Camel Market is an easy day trip from Cairo. Get there early and choose a good spot to see the action.
Coptic Cairo (Masr al-Qadima) has been inhabited for more than 2,000 years. It’s the centre of the Coptic Christian community. There are lots of ancient and beautiful churches, including Saint Mary Church (Haret Elroum), Saint Mercurius Church and the The Hanging Church.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?
Travellers will need to book flights to Cairo (CAI) if they wish to fly to Cairo. The Cairo airport is 18.6 km from the city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cairo if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cairo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Gulf Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cairo.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo?
Cairo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cairo. One-way flights to Cairo typically cost $45, while return flights cost around $361.
How much is a return flight to Cairo?
A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around $319, however they can be found for as little as $239.
Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 45 minutes).
Does Cairo have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Cairo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cairo?
Yes. Cairo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Cairo Airport is the closest property to Cairo (0.0 km away from Cairo).

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