Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Mumbai Airport to Cairo Airport is 6 hours 15 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo three hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Flights from BOM to CAI start at 02:50 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last service of the day is at 03:15 with EgyptAir. Overall, there are five weekly Mumbai Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BOM to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Mumbai Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that operates BOM to CAI flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BOM and CAI include:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Zayed International Airport
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mumbai Airport, data shows 56% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Mumbai Airport from central Mumbai, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BOM:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late Mumbai Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CAI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Cairo Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cairo in March.
When booking your flight from Mumbai Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BOM to CAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without a visit to Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.