Flying from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the most popular stopovers between ECN and CAI:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Antalya Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Egypt. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements often change. Before organizing your cheap ticket from ECN to CAI, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for current information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ercan Airport (ECN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport is C$201. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$429. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from ECN to CAI, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport.
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Play around with filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ercan Airport (ECN)
Central Nicosia to Ercan Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour and 9 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
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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 Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport. Reserve 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 central Cairo. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Ercan Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ECN to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
More about Cairo
After locking in your flights from ECN to CAI, you'll want to find a hotel in Cairo. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
All great vacations should include some 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 booked your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cairo.