Traveling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
A direct flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport takes an average of 5 hours 20 minutes. The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is 2 hours ahead of Lisbon.
Traveling over a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Visiting Cairo (and seeing more of Egypt!) is straightforward with EgyptAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LIS and CAI:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Egypt. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before reserving your cheap ticket from LIS to CAI, check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
C$176 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport. A return flight starts from C$388. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flight tickets from LIS to CAI, book your trip 2 months ahead of the departure date.
Organize your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Located around 10 kilometres from the center of Lisbon, Lisbon Portela Airport can be reached in about 22 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport is roughly 59 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Portela 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 want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book 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 a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
Traveling to the center by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIS to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
More about Cairo
Once you've booked your flights from LIS to CAI, you'll need to find a place to stay in Cairo. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are among the things you can't miss in Cairo.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Cairo trip.