Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is seven hours ahead of Richmond and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RIC to CAI flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond Airport to Cairo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between RIC and CAI:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights departing from Richmond Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to RIC? If you're catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Richmond Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Richmond Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Richmond Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
