Travelling from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Phoenix. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Phoenix to CAI.
Peak months like March or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Phoenix to CAI with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PHX and CAI include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 5 kilometres from the centre of Phoenix, PHX can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PHX arrive on schedule 80% of the time.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
AZA is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to CAI flight:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 82%.
The street address for AZA is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near CAI and turn in quicker:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Phoenix to Cairo International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Central Cairo is around 23 kilometres from Cairo International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, RM2,036 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM4,079. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to CAI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to go to Cairo. February is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to CAI plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Cairo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cairo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport:
Your Cairo trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Cairo. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo. No journey is complete without visiting Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.