Flying from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Milan and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 12 Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off early, go for the 00:50 Air Arabia Egypt flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:10 with Air Arabia Egypt.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BGY to CAI flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport, so getting to Cairo (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Arabia Egypt is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Nile Air is the most punctual carrier that offers BGY to CAI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BGY and CAI:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport flight is 109 €. A return ticket right now is 242 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from BGY to CAI, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
When it comes to Milan Bergamo Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Milan Bergamo Airport from central Milan, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BGY. Whether you've booked an early flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BGY to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without dropping by Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.