Cairo Flight Tips

   Top Airlines That Fly To Cairo

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Cairo with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline ticket consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Cairo, Egypt.  As a wholesaler, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Cairo.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Cairo are EgyptAir, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Cairo as well as direct flights to Cairo through various airports located in the United States, Turkey, the UAE, the UK and Europe.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to Cairo.

   Cairo International Airport (CAI)

The best way to find cheap flights to Cairo is to book your flights to the Cairo International Airport (CAI).  The Cairo International Airport is the largest airport in Egypt and is the primary gateway into country.  The large amount of airlines that fly to the Cairo International Airport makes it the best airport to search for cheap flights to Cairo.  If you are searching for flights to the Cairo International Airport, please enter the airport code CAI into the arrival city search box.  This will narrow your flight search to the Cairo International Airport.  For more information on the Cairo International Airport, please visit the Cairo Airport Transportation section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Cairo

As Cairo is located in the dessert, the best time to fly to Cairo for good weather and cheaper airfares is between the months of October – December.  This is the prime time to travel to Cairo as the weather is pleasant, and the prices for flights are cheaper than the peak travel season.  July - September is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to Cairo, although the weather will be hot.  Winter in the northern hemishpere is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to Cairo.  If you are planning to fly during the busy winter travel season, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From Cairo

The Cairo International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from Cairo.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights departing from the Cairo International Airport (CAI).  Most domestic flights throughout Cairo are handled by EgyptAir and Nile Air.  To catch your flight from the Cairo International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Cairo Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Cairo International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.  The Cairo International Airport is located 20 km north-east of Cairo’s city center.  The best way to travel from the Cairo International Airport to the Cairo city center is to take a taxi.  The airport taxi takes about 50 minutes to travel from the Cairo International Airport to the Cairo city center.  Taxis, private drivers, car rentals are all available at the Cairo International Airport for your convenience.  Once you are in Cairo, taxis are the best way to get around the city.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Cairo, you will probably want to hire a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Cairo International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Cairo.

   Top Things To Do In Cairo

There is much to see and do in the fascinating city of Cairo.  A visit to the local market is a top activity for anyone visiting the city of Cairo.  Other areas of interest include the stunning Mosque of Ibn Tulun.  It is one of the oldest and largest mosques in Cairo where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city after ascending a long flight of stairs.  The Egyptian Museum is a must-see and is home to over 100,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities.  The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is now part of Cairo which details the history of Egypt to present day along with ancient artifacts and art.  There are an abundant of other activities to enjoy while visiting Cairo including a Nile River dinner cruise as well as a day trip to the Giza Pyramids.  Touring the stunning mosque of Mohamed Ali and walking through Coptic Cairo will be a highlight to your unforgettable trip to Cairo.