Traveling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CPT and CAI include:
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Egypt, contact your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CPT to CAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport is C$543. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$937. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from CPT to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flight tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll notify you right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time looking for cheap flight tickets from CPT to CAI every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 21 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Want an easy way to start to your vacation? Stay near CPT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cape Town International 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 is approximately 21 kilometres from the center of Cairo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from CPT to CAI in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Cairo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cairo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from CPT to CAI:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are must-visits when exploring Cairo.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cairo.