Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 4 hours 45 minutes.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, making Paris one hour behind Cairo.
Choose from 18 weekly Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. The 02:05 departure with Air France is the earliest flight available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 18:00.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CAI to CDG flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EgyptAir is your ticket to exploring Paris (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier operating CAI to CDG flights, with 75.71% of its services landing on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CAI and CDG:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is 117 €. A round-trip fare right now is 218 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from CAI to CDG by booking at least five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CAI to CDG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it takes around 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Follow your own route with a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and chase adventure across Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Paris. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Cairo Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to CDG around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover other parts of France. Journey around 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Fête Des Lumières to Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Nantes is another must-experience destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without seeing Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.