Travelling from Seoul to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Seoul. Explore your options leaving from Incheon International Airport (ICN) or Gimpo International Airport (GMP) when organizing your flight from Seoul to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Cairo is 7 hours behind Seoul. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Seoul to CAI.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Break up your flight from Seoul to Cairo International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Gimpo International Airport and CAI are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
GMP is approximately 16 kilometres from central Seoul. Plan ahead to find the quickest way to get to the terminal.
It's your vacation, so why not spend another night away? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Gimpo International Airport the day before your flight from Seoul to CAI:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul 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 a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 31 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 26 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Cairo International Airport is C$480. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$750. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from Seoul to CAI. You're more likely to score a great deal and have a larger selection of flight times and dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Seoul to Cairo International Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to choose a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Seoul to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Seoul to Cairo International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Cairo, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Seoul to CAI for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC to 40ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seoul to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Seoul to Cairo International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are leading attractions which should feature on every Cairo itinerary.
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