Flying from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport (CAI) leaving from here.
Cairo is seven hours ahead of Minneapolis. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Minneapolis to CAI, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Minneapolis to CAI departing from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
77.37% of flights leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near CAI and get cosy, quick:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Cairo. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport is 365 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 661 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
April is the quietest month for flights from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport (CAI), while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Cairo based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Minneapolis to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Cairo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cairo right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Minneapolis to Cairo International Airport:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Cairo when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Gizeh Plateau followed by Pyramid and giza pyramids.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Travel around 193 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its leading attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another great destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said are key highlights.