Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
The timezone in Djibouti is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cairo.
Flights from CAI to JIB start from 00:00 — the first with AlMasria. The latest departure is at 23:35 with EgyptAir. In total, you can take your pick of three weekly Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to JIB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Djibouti (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Djibouti!). Check out the direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
EgyptAir is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for CAI to JIB flights is EgyptAir.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CAI and JIB include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
Currently, ج.م. 7,895 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 17,020. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from CAI to JIB by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CAI to JIB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo International Airport, data shows 63.38% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
Book a hotel near JIB if you're taking a late Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Hertz or Goldcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Djibouti and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB) to central Djibouti
Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport to the centre of Djibouti has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Djibouti in February.
The warmest month in Djibouti is July, with temperatures ranging between 28ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to JIB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Djibouti
Take your adventure further and dive deeper into Djibouti. Dikhil is around 97 kilometres south-west of Djibouti and has no shortage of exciting things to see, including Dikhil, ferme Agro-pastorale Garden.
Another major destination in Djibouti, Arta is around 32 kilometres west of Djibouti. Plan to visit highlights including Mounaya Park.