Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
1 hour 50 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport. Yanbu is 1 hour ahead of Cairo and operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Every week, there are 49 flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport. The earliest departure from CAI to YNB is at 00:00 and the latest is at 23:55.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Yanbu (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Nile Air. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAI and YNB:
Hamad International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from CAI to YNB, check whether you need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
111 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport. A return flight starts at 177 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from CAI to YNB by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CAI to YNB. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if airfares have fallen. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The journey from central Cairo to Cairo International Airport takes around 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a handy hotel close to CAI? If you're on an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Get off your flight from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport and hop into your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a quick drive from YNB, stay at Guest House Hotel.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
Yanbu Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Yanbu. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 17 minutes.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Yanbu in May.
The warmest month in Yanbu is June, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CAI to YNB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Yanbu
Start your Yanbu trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from CAI to YNB, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Yanbu Lakes, Yanbu Historic Area and Fish market stems are attractions you won't want to skip in Yanbu.
Complete your Yanbu trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Yanbu Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Yanbu getaway.