Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix nine hours behind Cairo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your CAI to PHX flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CAI and PHX include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of all flights leaving Cairo Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Cairo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Cairo Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CAI:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Book a hotel near PHX if you're taking a late Cairo Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport rental car and discover Phoenix and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Dollar and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to central Phoenix has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Phoenix. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Cairo Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport for July if you want to go to Phoenix during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to PHX sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Phoenix has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep you busy. Start with attractions like San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.
