Flying from Rabat Airport (RBA) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Rabat.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your RBA to CAI flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rabat Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RBA and CAI include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Jeddah Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rabat Airport (RBA) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
RM722 is the best price for a one-way Rabat Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,566. These fares may change based on demand.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RBA to CAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Rabat Airport to Cairo Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RBA to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rabat Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rabat Airport (RBA)
74% of flights that take off from Rabat Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Rabat Airport from central Rabat, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rabat Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near RBA:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rabat Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Rabat Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Rabat Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RBA to CAI in January. Average temperatures are 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, top sights here include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among the biggest draws.
