Flying from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cairo Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Venice.
Give yourself enough time to catch your VCE to CAI flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a breeze with EgyptAir. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cairo Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is EgyptAir.
Handy information about Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Of all flights departing from Venice Marco Polo Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Venice Marco Polo Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Venice. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near VCE:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from VCE to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.