What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?

Cairo (CAI), located 18,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cairo. CAI handles an average of 2 flights per day from Johannesburg. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 8 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg.

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, Ethiopian 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 R1 388, while return flights cost around R1 074.

How much is a return flight to Cairo?

A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R1 142, however they can be found for as little as R1 074.

Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 25 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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How long is the flight to Cairo?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo takes 13 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Cairo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Egyptair and Qatar Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

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.

Temperature in Cairo by month

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).

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

Booking 82 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

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8,1

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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Emirates

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3 655 reviews

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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Emirates

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1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

FAQs about flying to Cairo

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?
Cairo (CAI), located 18,6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights to Cairo. CAI handles an average of 2 flights per day from Johannesburg. You should also have a few airline options to choose from. 8 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg.
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, Ethiopian 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 R1 388, while return flights cost around R1 074.
How much is a return flight to Cairo?
A return flight to Cairo will typically cost around R1 142, however they can be found for as little as R1 074.
Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cairo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 25 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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On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo takes 13 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Cairo from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cairo?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Egyptair and Qatar Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cairo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and Egyptair.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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

Booking 82 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Egypt. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Cairo

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Cairo?

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How much is a return flight to Cairo?

Where does the fastest flight to Cairo depart from?

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