Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Montreal: what you need to know
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. Based in the UTC-4 timezone, Montreal is 6 hours behind Cairo.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from CAI to Montreal. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from CAI to Montreal, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
To enter Canada for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Egypt. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Cairo International Airport to Montreal.
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo, CAI can be reached in about 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near CAI. Whether you have an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Montreal or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Montreal
ج.م. 18,407 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Montreal. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 31,764. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAI to Montreal. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Montreal.
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Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Montreal, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is located around 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Cairo International Airport to Montreal has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
After your flight from CAI to Montreal, rest your head at a hotel close to YHU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Montreal. To skip the crowds, head to Montreal in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Cairo International Airport to Montreal in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from CAI to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Montreal, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are popular attractions which should feature on every Montreal itinerary.
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