Travelling from Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport is 3 hours 5 minutes.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Tunis Carthage and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are nine Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your TUN to CAI flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport. When you're ready to start your Cairo holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Egypt:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
With 65.57% of services landing as planned, EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering TUN to CAI flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
At the moment, 124 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 238 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from TUN to CAI by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN)
58% of flights departing from Tunis Carthage Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Tunis Carthage to Tunis Carthage Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near TUN. Whether you have an early flight from Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAI if you're on a late Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cairo in March.
Lock in your flight from Tunis Carthage Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TUN to CAI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are key reasons to visit.