Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport takes on average 4 hours 54 minutes. The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which makes it 2 hours ahead of London.
Take your pick of 46 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport. The 04:25 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight available from LHR to CAI. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 22:30 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to take in the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if time allows.
If you want to break up your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the LHR - CAI route include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter Egypt, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most current information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from LHR to CAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport is Rs44,787. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs83,834. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap flights from LHR to CAI, reserve your trip 4 months before the departure date.
December is the cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near CAI:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo takes around 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cairo in April.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap flights from LHR to CAI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
After booking your flights from LHR to CAI, you'll want to find a place to stay in Cairo. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are major attractions which should be on any good Cairo itinerary.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cairo.