Flying from New York to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from New York to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Check out your options for jetting out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 27 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from New York to Cairo International Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is 6 hours ahead of New York. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the most popular route. There are 10 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with EgyptAir at 14:35. Go for the first EWR to CAI departure operated by EgyptAir at 12:00 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to CAI, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like August or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in New York
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Cairo International Airport (CAI) depart from this terminal.
EgyptAir is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from New York to Cairo International Airport jetting out of EWR.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from New York to CAI leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from central New York to EWR is roughly 24 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Want a convenient hotel close to Newark Liberty International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from New York to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from New York to Cairo International Airport (CAI)? Browse the fares flying out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
EgyptAir has direct flights from New York to CAI leaving from JFK. Book your preferred window seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from New York to Cairo International Airport, here's where you can stop when departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 48 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from New York to CAI? Kick back in a hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Cairo International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
For a one-way ticket from New York to Cairo International Airport, ج.م. 13,638 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just ج.م. 29,134. These are currently the lowest fares but may change based on availability.
Book 2 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from New York to CAI.
The cheapest month for tickets from New York to Cairo International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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The best time to fly from New York to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from New York to Cairo International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Cairo, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from New York to CAI in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from New York to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Cairo
After locking in your flight from New York to Cairo International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cairo:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Cairo is to check out its most popular sights. Highlights include Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Complete your Cairo trip with a car rental
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