Travelling from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) are the two main airports in Glasgow.
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of Glasgow.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Glasgow to CAI.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Glasgow to CAI that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GLA and CAI include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
GLA is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI) out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Glasgow to CAI flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.7%.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week before your Glasgow to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Central Cairo is roughly 18 kilometres from Cairo International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Right now, 129 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 283 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Glasgow to CAI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Glasgow to Cairo International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Glasgow to CAI.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport.
The best time to fly from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Visit Cairo in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Glasgow to CAI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Cairo
Once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cairo:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Cairo when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Gizeh Plateau followed by Pyramid and giza pyramids.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel around 193 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.