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Budget
$1,386 - $2,413
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Return
Price
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
SYD - CAI
SYDCAI
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 5/6
1 stop41h 30m
Cairo
Wed 26/6
2 stops36h 50m
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
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SYDCAI
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 5/6
1 stop41h 30m
Cairo
Wed 26/6
3 stops29h 50m
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
SYD - CAI
SYDCAI
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 29/5
1 stop29h 00m
Cairo
Sat 22/6
1 stop35h 30m
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
SYD - CAI
SYDCAI
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 5/6
1 stop41h 30m
Cairo
Tue 25/6
3 stops34h 50m
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
SYD - CAI
SYDCAI
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 13/8
2 stops43h 10m
Cairo
Tue 20/8
2 stops42h 15m
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
SYD - CAI
SYDCAI
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 16/6
1 stop41h 30m
Cairo
Mon 8/7
1 stop40h 30m
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
SYD - CAI
SYDCAI
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 29/5
2 stops28h 25m
Cairo
Sat 22/6
2 stops32h 00m
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
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Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 13/8
1 stop23h 00m
Cairo
Mon 19/8
1 stop20h 40m
Sydney Kingsford SmithCairo
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SYDCAI
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 25/7
1 stop27h 20m
Cairo
Sun 11/8
1 stop23h 30m
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cairo (average of $1,349). Flying to Cairo in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,817). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$2,112
February
$2,019
March
$2,182
April
$2,092
May
$2,260
June
$2,444
July
$2,649
August
$2,715
September
$2,482
October
$2,320
November
$2,339
December
$2,720
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.
CAI Temperature | 13 - 28 °C |
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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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i flew business class. the plane was old and and seat didnt work properly. the crew tried to help. additionally, the entertainment system headphone jack wasnt working. probably one of the most uncomfortable flights i've had.
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i flew business class. the plane was old and and seat didnt work properly. the crew tried to help. additionally, the entertainment system headphone jack wasnt working. probably one of the most uncomfortable flights i've had.
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i flew business class. the plane was old and and seat didnt work properly. the crew tried to help. additionally, the entertainment system headphone jack wasnt working. probably one of the most uncomfortable flights i've had.
Food
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
i flew business class. the plane was old and and seat didnt work properly. the crew tried to help. additionally, the entertainment system headphone jack wasnt working. probably one of the most uncomfortable flights i've had.
Food
Crew
Overall
Comfort
Boarding
Entertainment
Reviews
i flew business class. the plane was old and and seat didnt work properly. the crew tried to help. additionally, the entertainment system headphone jack wasnt working. probably one of the most uncomfortable flights i've had.
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.
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.