Flights to cairo
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Cheap Flights to cairo
Overview
With its medieval city, ancient monuments and modern skyscrapers, the timeline span of Cairo is almost all of human history and makes for one of the most enthralling cities across the globe.
With 17 million inhabitants, it is one of the most populous cities in the world and its position on the crossroads between Europe, the Middle East, and Africa has contributed to a diverse and thriving culture.
Most of the tourists might book their cheap flights to Cairo for their amazingly-gorgeous Pyramids of Giza, but the city has even more to offer for all kinds of tourists. You will surely be fascinated by Old Cairo, home to Egypt's Coptic Christian community and charmed by Midan Tahrir, known as the "Paris on the Nile".
Climate
In terms of weather, “Dry” in Cairo means opportunity. Once you land here, you‘ll encounter an arid desert where tepid sunlight forms an intense atmosphere amplifying the tourism experience. It has two main seasons which range from hot to “less hot” instead of ranging from hot to cold.
Travel Information
Language: Saidi Arabic
Currency: Egyptian Pound (EFP)
Local time: GMT +2
Avg. Flight Time: 4h 50m
Best Time To Visit
The most favourable time to fly to Cairo through Cheapflighticket is during the winter months i.e. from November to March. During this time, the average temperatures are more moderate, from 45 degrees F to 65 degrees F during the day.
Cairo Attractions and Activities
1. A Nile Cruise
The lifeblood of Cairo, the Nile offers travellers with a cooling break from the hot city. You can pick from a short trip on one of the many 'Felucca' boats or a luxury cruise lasting days, which can be chartered for 30 minutes or longer if desired.
2. The Pyramids of Giza
No travel to the city of Cairo would be complete if a visit to the most popular man-made structures across the globe is not included in the itinerary. The Giza Complex, Sphinx is an enigmatic and one of the most premier tourist destinations across the globe.
3. The Egyptian Museum
Most Egyptian artefacts have been removed from their original sites and the collection at the Egyptian Museum in the Midan Tahrir district has the world's most impressive collection of these treasures.
4. Saqqara Pyramid Complex
Saqqara has some of Egypt's oldest pyramids and is the site of the very first step pyramid, built by the famous ancient Egyptian architect Imhotep. It offers a striking contrast to the Giza pyramids.
5. Horseback Riding in the Desert
Riding out to the pyramids at sunset is a truly memorable experience. Many stables also offer overnight camping trips complete with barbecues and camping out under the stars.
Airlines Operate Flight to Cairo
- Egyptair
- Alitalia
- Lufthansa
- Kuwait Airways
- Aeroflot
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Cairo - 4h 50m
- Manchester to Cairo - 6h 30m
- Newcastle to Cairo - 7h 50m
- Birmingham to Cairo - 6h 45m
- Glasgow to Cairo - 8h
- Edinburgh to Cairo - 7h 25m
- Belfast to Cairo - 7h 20m
Distance to the City Centre
The main airport of the city is Cairo International Airport (CAI) which is also considered the second-biggest airport across Africa. It is well served by numerous international carriers as well as Egyptair and some budget airlines and lies around 12 miles to the northeast of Cairo city centre.
Transport from Cairo
Having a vast public bus network, Cairo’s red, white and blue buses lets you travel to the world-class monuments and sights without any hassle. This covers the whole city but buses can be crowded. There are air-conditioned buses which usually are cheaper and at the same time, comfortable than unofficial taxis.
Visa Requirements for Cairo
British passport holders flying to Egypt require a valid visa. You can attain an online visa at Visa2Egypt. Tourist visas, which are granted using the e-visa system, are valid for utmost 3 months. However, there’s still a possibility to attain a tourist visa on arrival, but it will always be better to get one before you travel.
Tips for your stay in Cairo
- Avoid crowds and demonstrations.
- Stay active in locations frequently visited by Westerners.
- Before travelling to the city, always review the Crime and Safety Report for Egypt.
- Make sure you get yourself enrolled in the STEP (Smart Traveller Enrolment Program), making it hassle-free to locate yourself in an emergency.
- Should have comprehensive medical insurance including medical evacuation.
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