Travelling from Juba Airport (JUB) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Juba Airport to Cairo Airport.
Juba and Cairo share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are three Juba Airport to Cairo Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, go for the 15:30 EgyptAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 15:40 with EgyptAir.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JUB to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Juba Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that offers JUB to CAI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juba Airport to Cairo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between JUB and CAI:
Istanbul Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juba Airport (JUB) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Juba Airport to Cairo Airport flight is 305 €. A return plane ticket is currently 632 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JUB to CAI.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Juba Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Juba Airport (JUB)
When it comes to Juba Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Juba to Juba Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to JUB? If you're catching an early flight from Juba Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're landing on a late Juba Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Juba Airport to Cairo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cairo in March.
When booking your flight from Juba Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JUB to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without visiting Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.