Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport.
Cairo and Marsa Allam are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from CAI to RMF start from 09:20 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last service of the day is at 13:30 with Air Cairo. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your CAI to RMF flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Marsa Allam — and maybe even more of Egypt if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is EgyptAir.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering CAI to RMF flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CAI and RMF include:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Vienna International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
Currently, ج.م. 1,981 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 7,371. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAI to RMF.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CAI to RMF by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near CAI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RMF instead:
Pick up a Marsa Alam International Airport rental car from leading providers like Green Motion or Sixt. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Marsa Allam and explore places that don't always get the spotlight.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Marsa Alam International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) to central Marsa Allam
Marsa Alam International Airport to the centre of Marsa Allam has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 72 kilometres away.
When to fly to Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
September is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Marsa Allam in February.
When reserving your flight from Cairo International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Marsa Allam, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 37ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to RMF in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Luxor is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Marsa Allam. Around 241 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Karnak Temple Sacred Lake, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Egypt, consider Sohag, about 354 kilometres north-west of Marsa Allam. كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة, Omar ibn al-Khattab mosque in Naga Disqualified and Mosque Noor Islam are key highlights.
