Flying from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI) leaving from here.
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct London to Cairo International Airport flight.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with EgyptAir at 10:30pm. Opt for the first LHR to CAI departure operated by British Airways at 8:55am if you'd rather get a move on.
Your flight from London to CAI won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI) leave from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from London to Cairo International Airport with EgyptAir. This top airline offers services from LHR.
EgyptAir is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from LHR to CAI.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is British Airways.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to CAI. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
LHR is around 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to Cairo International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Cairo International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and CAI:
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Geneva Airport (GVA)
LGW is about 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your London to CAI flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
The majority of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport land at their destination as planned. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Lock in a plane ticket from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI) out of London Stansted Airport (STN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between STN and CAI include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Cairo International Airport flight:
STN has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on course and reach your final stop as expected.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from London to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near CAI and hit the lights earlier:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Cairo International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Cairo International Airport is $224. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $477. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from London to CAI, book your plane ticket seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on London to Cairo International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to CAI.
Find a cheap flight from London to Cairo International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Cairo International Airport (CAI). February is when most people travel to Cairo. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in November.
Before locking in your London to CAI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Cairo International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Cairo International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile are must-do's during your Cairo adventure.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey about 193 kilometres northwest to Alexandria to check off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.