Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 25 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo six hours behind Beijing.
Each week, there are six Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PEK to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air China is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and perhaps some other great corners of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air China has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Air China leads the way as the most punctual carrier for PEK to CAI flights, with 84.91% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PEK and CAI:
Guangzhou Airport
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport flight is 363 €. A return fare right now is 593 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from PEK to CAI, book your journey one month before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
81% of flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from PEK.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PEK? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo Airport about one week before you travel.
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 driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cairo in March.
Book your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.