Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
London is two hours behind Cairo and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from 35 weekly Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 04:25 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 19:10.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CAI to LHR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering London (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this carrier.
EgyptAir is the top choice for travellers on this route.
British Airways is a leader in on-time performance for CAI to LHR flights, with 84.44% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CAI and LHR include:
Istanbul Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
123 € is currently the best price for a one-way Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at 271 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from CAI to LHR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CAI to LHR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
65% of flights that depart Cairo Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CAI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Go where the road takes you with a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and chase adventure across London and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the most popular month to head to London. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairo Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAI to LHR in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to explore other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel around 257 kilometres north-west to Manchester to tick off its top attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without a visit to Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.