Travelling from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Athens and Cairo are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are 28 Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, select the 00:55 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:50 with Aegean Airlines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ATH to CAI flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Aegean Airlines is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and maybe even some other great parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with Aegean Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating ATH to CAI flights, Aegean Airlines has the best track record for timely arrivals.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ATH and CAI include:
Istanbul Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Larnaca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
Currently, $130 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $260. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from ATH to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ATH to CAI.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to Athens International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Athens to Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to ATH? If you're catching an early flight from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Follow your own route with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Cairo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Athens International 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).
Search for cheap tickets from ATH to CAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without visiting Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
