Cheap Flights to Cairo

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Cheapest in	September	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	$1,595	Average for round-trip flights in September 2020
Round-trip from	$2,058	From Melbourne to Cairo
One-way from	$1,165	One-way flight from Melbourne to Cairo

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Cheapest prices for Cairo flights by month

January

$1,603

February

$1,544

March

$1,643

April

$1,619

May

$1,562

June

$1,706

July

$1,836

August

$1,664

September

$1,513

October

$1,571

November

$1,563

December

$1,813

September is currently the cheapest month to fly to Cairo. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

When is the best time to fly to Cairo?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

MEL - CAI Price	$1,513 - $2,153
CAI Temperature	19 - 35 °C
CAI Rainfall	0 - 13 mm

The best time to fly to Cairo is during September, but great deals can be found at other times. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Cairo then July is statistically the hottest. March is historically the period with most rainfall.

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

The price you pay for your flight to Cairo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Cairo?

The cheapest flights to Cairo are usually found when departing on a Wednesday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Cairo?

At the moment, flights in the evening are likely to offer the best value for money for your Cairo trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.

When to Fly

Peak Season:

Most visitors book flights to Cairo from mid-October to May, which is known as the high season. During the peak season a number of festivals are hosted within Cairo. One such example is the Cairo International Jazz Festival, which usually takes place during March and includes jazz orchestras from United States, Spain, Lebanon, France and Germany, to name a few. Alongside the event, a number of activities are available for visitors to attend, including workshops, kids’ programs, master classes and film screenings.

Off Season:

The summer months (June-August) are low season and it may be easier to find cheap flights to Cairo. The combination of high temperatures – up to 35 degrees – and smog can be unpleasant for visitors. During Ramadan, the month of fasting, which is one of the most important parts of the Islamic calendar, many museums and tourist sites close early, many restaurants only open after sundown and the streets will be deserted. This should be taken into consideration when booking your flights, as you may not be able to make the most out of your trip if attractions you’d like to visit are closed. Ramadan takes place approximately mid-September to mid-October, however, it varies from year to year, so check the exact date before you plan your trip.

Shoulder Season:

September is a pleasant time to book a flight. The weather starts to cool down slightly, with the temperature on average about 26 degrees Celsius and there are also fewer crowds.

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.