Flying from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. Abu Simbel and Cairo share the same timezone (UTC+2).
Every week, there are 2 flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. The earliest departure from ABS to CAI is at 04:00 and the last is at 08:00.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. To look at all your options, simply deselect 'Direct flights only.' Aswan International Airport is a popular stopover on the ABS to CAI route.
For a domestic flight within Egypt, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring another kind of identity document, like a driver's license or ID card. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from ABS to CAI, make sure your ID is valid before you travel.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport is C$326. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$695. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from ABS to CAI.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from ABS to CAI is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
To reach Abu Simbel Airport from central Abu Simbel, it takes around 6 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Want an easy way to start to your trip? Stay near ABS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the center of Cairo is around 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cairo in April.
Lock in your flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ABS to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from ABS to CAI, browse our selection of hotel options including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are must-have experiences during your Cairo visit.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport, explore our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Cairo stay.
