Flying from Abha Airport (AHB) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Abha Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour behind Abha.
Choose from 11 weekly Abha Airport to Cairo Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Air Cairo is the earliest flight you can take. Air Arabia Egypt operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your AHB to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Abha Airport to Cairo Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Cairo (and then other destinations in Egypt) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
Air Arabia Egypt is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers AHB to CAI flights is Nile Air. Its services land as scheduled 69.57% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abha Airport to Cairo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between AHB and CAI:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abha Airport (AHB) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
$152 is the lowest price for a one-way Abha Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from $287. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from AHB to CAI, book your trip seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Abha Airport to Cairo Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Abha Airport (AHB)
Abha Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart AHB arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Abha Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Abha. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Abha Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to AHB:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Abha Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cairo Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Abha Airport to Cairo Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cairo in March.
Book your flight from Abha Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AHB to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.