Flying from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is two hours ahead of Southampton and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your SOU to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Southampton Airport to Cairo International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SOU and CAI:
Geneve Airport
Dublin Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
RM2,974 is currently the best price for a one-way Southampton Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM2,994. These fares may change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SOU to CAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Southampton Airport to Cairo International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SOU to CAI.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Southampton Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Southampton Airport (SOU)
Of all flights leaving Southampton Airport, 55.7% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Southampton to Southampton Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SOU? If you're catching an early flight from Southampton Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel near CAI if you're on a late Southampton Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Cairo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Southampton Airport to Cairo International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cairo in April.
When booking your flight from Southampton Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SOU to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
