Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your STN to CAI flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between STN and CAI include:
Cologne Bonn Airport
Antalya Airport
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
103 € is the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 205 €. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STN to CAI if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Stansted Airport to Cairo International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Stansted Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
64.73% of flights leaving from Stansted Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near STN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Stansted Airport to Cairo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Stansted Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Cairo International 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 lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Stansted Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cairo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Stansted Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from STN to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If you want to check out another side of Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are key highlights.