Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CAI to ABS flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cairo Airport to Abu Simbel Airport. Many travellers pass through Aswan Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo Airport to Abu Simbel Airport flight is C$259. A return fare is currently C$717. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from CAI to ABS, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Cairo Airport to Abu Simbel Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CAI to ABS by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo Airport to Abu Simbel Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of all flights leaving Cairo Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
To reach Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cairo Airport to Abu Simbel Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CAI:
Arriving at Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
Reserve a hotel close to ABS if you're taking a late Cairo Airport to Abu Simbel Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
When to fly to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
December is the most popular month for flights from Cairo Airport to Abu Simbel Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Abu Simbel in August.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Abu Simbel Airport for August if you want to go to Abu Simbel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to ABS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Luxor is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Abu Simbel. Around 386 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple.
Where to next? Set off for Sohag. It's roughly 467 kilometres north of Abu Simbel and boasts highlights like Pharaonic obelisk.
