Travelling from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo three hours 47 minutes behind Kathmandu.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your KTM to CAI flight.
Travelling during a peak month like November? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kathmandu Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KTM and CAI include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kathmandu Airport to Cairo Airport flight is 267 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 491 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from KTM to CAI, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Kathmandu Airport to Cairo Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from KTM to CAI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kathmandu Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Kathmandu Airport (KTM)
Of the departures from Kathmandu Airport, 51% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Kathmandu to Kathmandu Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to KTM? If you're catching an early flight from Kathmandu Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Kathmandu Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
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 taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Kathmandu Airport to Cairo Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cairo in March.
When booking your flight from Kathmandu Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KTM to CAI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.