Travelling from Belfast to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports where your trip can begin in Belfast. Explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when booking your flight from Belfast to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Belfast. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Belfast to CAI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During high season, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Belfast to CAI that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between BFS and CAI include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
67.55% of flights leaving from Belfast International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Cairo International Airport. Check out these connections between George Best Belfast City Airport and CAI:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to CAI flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 68.3%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Cairo International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Belfast to Cairo International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Central Cairo is around 18 kilometres from Cairo International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, RM916 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM2,056. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to CAI, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Belfast to Cairo International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Belfast to CAI.
Save on your flight from Belfast to Cairo International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to visit Cairo. August is when most people book flights from Belfast to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Belfast to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Cairo International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Cairo International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your Cairo visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Leading attractions that are worth your time include Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairo. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.