Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is 3 hours 22 minutes. Abu Dhabi's timezone is UTC+4, making Abu Dhabi 2 hours ahead of Cairo.
There are 67 flights from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport every week. Get the 00:05 flight if you want to get going as early as possible. If you're keen to leave later, the latest flight from CAI to AUH is at 23:55.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Abu Dhabi (and discovering more of United Arab Emirates!) is simple with EgyptAir. This popular airline offers direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CAI and AUH include:
Kuwait International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Before reserving your cheap ticket from CAI to AUH, check if you need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated frequently. For the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport is ج.م. 4,697. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 8,356. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from CAI to AUH, reserve your journey 10 months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 31 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to CAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Book a hotel close to AUH if you're catching a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Abu Dhabi. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 28 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 29 ºC to 43 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 14 ºC and 25 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from CAI to AUH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Abu Dhabi
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from CAI to AUH:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are major attractions which should be on every Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Complete your Abu Dhabi trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Abu Dhabi International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Abu Dhabi escape.