Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Madrid and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from MAD to CAI start at 14:50 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last service of the day is at 16:35 with Iberia. Overall, you can take your pick of nine weekly Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MAD to CAI flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Cairo (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is EgyptAir.
Iberia is the most punctual carrier offering MAD to CAI flights, with 79.31% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and CAI:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport flight is 95 €. A return fare right now is 181 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from MAD to CAI by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
Of all flights departing from Madrid Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MAD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CAI:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week in advance.
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.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAD to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.