Flying from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Nairobi. Explore your options departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Wilson Airport (WIL) when planning your flight from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
The average length of a direct Nairobi to Cairo International Airport flight is 5 hours 10 minutes.
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Nairobi.
The busiest route is from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI). You can pick from 7 direct services every week. EgyptAir operates a 2:55am departure between NBO and CAI.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Nairobi to CAI. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Get there in one go from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Nonstop flights from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport (CAI) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport with EgyptAir. This top airline operates services from NBO.
Most passengers choose to book seats with EgyptAir between NBO and CAI.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is EgyptAir.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Nairobi to CAI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Juba International Airport (JUB)
NBO is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, data shows 67.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
Wilson Airport (WIL)
You can reach WIL from the centre of Nairobi in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Nairobi to CAI flight? Unwind in a hotel near Wilson Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near CAI and hit the lights earlier:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Nairobi to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
The centre of Cairo is roughly 18 kilometres from Cairo International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, 192 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 206 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Nairobi to CAI, book your plane ticket eight months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Nairobi to Cairo International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Visit Cairo in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Nairobi to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cairo
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Cairo International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cairo:
Gizeh Plateau and Pyramid are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Cairo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at giza pyramids.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without experiencing Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.