Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Philadelphia is six hours behind Cairo, where Cairo International Airport is located. Philadelphia follows the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CAI to Philadelphia flight.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from CAI to Philadelphia. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
CAI is about 18 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to CAI? If you're catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo International Airport, data shows 63.38% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Philadelphia
349 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 588 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from CAI to Philadelphia if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Scoring cheap tickets from Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across each month and pick up an epic deal.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 15 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and venture far and wide through Philadelphia and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from CAI to Philadelphia.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is located around 56 kilometres from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near TTN. Unwind and get cosy after your CAI to Philadelphia flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN will help you stay within budget.
The address for Trenton-Mercer Airport is Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
Visit Philadelphia during high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia plane ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAI to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
Start your Philadelphia trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Philadelphia, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are major attractions which should feature on every Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider Boston, about 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are among its highlights.
