Flights to Cairo, Egypt

The best months to visit Cairo are March, April, October, and November. These are shoulder seasons with great weather and low hotel prices.

Usually, February is the cheapest month to travel to Cairo from the US and Europe. You can set price alerts on Kiwi.com to get notifications about the lowest prices!

The capital of Egypt has only one airport, Cairo (CAI) Airport. It has three terminals and is 15 km away from the city center.

Type of transport	Travel time	Cost
Bus	50 minutes	$1
Taxi	25 minutes	$8

Two or three days are enough to see all the sights of Cairo. If you’re planning to move to the beaches later, you can allocate seven to ten days in Egypt.

Cairo is a popular destination among tourists and business people. Therefore, we recommend booking tickets at least five weeks before your trip. Use the price calendar on Kiwi.com to find the best dates and prices.

Egypt is a relatively inexpensive destination compared to European cities. You will need to pay for a visa on arrival ($25). A night in a budget hotel in Cairo costs $40–50. Local street food costs a dollar or two on average.

Cairo is a safe city with many tourists and entrepreneurs. However, women are advised to go out in the evening with at least one other person.