Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Phoenix.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHX to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cairo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PHX and CAI:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cairo Airport flight is RM2,183. A return plane ticket is currently RM3,762. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from PHX to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cairo Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
PHX's address is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PHX reach their destination on time.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PHX:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour 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).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHX to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.