Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo three hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Your CMB to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CMB and CAI:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
RM972 is the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM1,621. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CMB to CAI, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CMB. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Explore without limits with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMB to CAI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.