Travelling from Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo three hours behind Peshawar.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your PEW to CAI flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bacha Khan International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PEW and CAI:
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bacha Khan International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is 251 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 374 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from PEW to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bacha Khan International Airport to Cairo International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from PEW to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bacha Khan International Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW)
84.59% of flights departing from Bacha Khan International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from PEW.
To get to Bacha Khan International Airport from central Peshawar, it takes about 0 hours by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 0.16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PEW? If you're catching an early flight from Bacha Khan International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bacha Khan International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bacha Khan International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cairo in April.
Lock in your flight from Bacha Khan International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PEW to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are among the biggest draws.
