Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo six hours ahead of Durham.
Your RDU to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RDU and CAI include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, RM1,999 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,957. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cairo International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RDU to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week before your departure date.
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.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU 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 waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.