Flying from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Get your vacation planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.
To ensure you catch your flight from Seattle to CAI, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Seattle to CAI with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SEA and CAI include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Lake Union Sea Plane Base (LKE)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Lake Union Sea Plane Base:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
With public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in around 23 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 11 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not spend another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Lake Union Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Seattle to CAI:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you have a late flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo is around 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes around 1 hour and 26 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
For a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cairo International Airport, C$484 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just C$990. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Seattle to CAI, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Seattle to Cairo International Airport.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices drop. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Seattle to CAI.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Cairo International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Cairo in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Seattle to CAI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Seattle to Cairo International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Cairo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cairo right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are attractions you won't want to skip in Cairo.
Complete your Cairo trip with a car rental
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