Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to London is 4 hours 54 minutes.
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, London is 2 hours behind Cairo.
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route, with 93 flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from CAI to LHR is with British Airways at 18:50. Go for the first departure operated by EgyptAir at 04:25 if you want to get going early.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from CAI to London.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a nonstop flight from Cairo International Airport to London that arrives at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Take to the skies with EgyptAir. This popular airline operates direct flights from Cairo International Airport to London.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from CAI to London, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a passport from Egypt, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Cairo International Airport to London for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
Located around 21 kilometres from central Cairo, CAI can be reached in about 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near CAI. Whether you have an early flight from Cairo International Airport to London or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to London is Rs29,330. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs79,379. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAI to London, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cairo International Airport to London. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of London. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 57 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 1 minute.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to London, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Once your flight from Cairo International Airport to London has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near LGW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from CAI to London at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to London
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to London. July is the most popular month to travel to London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to London in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from CAI to London in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in London right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Cairo International Airport to London:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are attractions you won't want to skip in London.
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