Flying from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
3 hours 30 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Cairo is 1 hour behind Djibouti and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 3 weekly flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport. The 00:00 departure with AlMasria is the earliest flight you can take between JIB and CAI. EgyptAir operates the last service of the day at 23:35 if early starts aren't your thing.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is simple with EgyptAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JIB and CAI include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from JIB to CAI, check whether you need a visa to enter Egypt. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport is C$326. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$544. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from JIB to CAI.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from JIB to CAI is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as the price has dropped.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
To reach Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport from central Djibouti, it'll take around 14 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Need a handy hotel near JIB? If you've booked an early flight from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Djibouti-Ambouli 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 central Cairo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cairo in April.
Book your flight from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from JIB to CAI around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Cairo right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from JIB to CAI:
Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum are just two of the major attractions to put on your Cairo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Khan El-Khalili.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport — next up is finding 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.