Travelling from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Milan and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from BGY to CAI start at 11:50 — the first with Air Arabia Egypt. The last service of the day is at 23:10 with Air Arabia Egypt. Overall, you can choose from 31 weekly Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your BGY to CAI flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Cairo holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Egypt:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Arabia Egypt on this route.
Nile Air is the most punctual carrier operating BGY to CAI flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BGY and CAI:
Vienna International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is $131. A return ticket right now is $374. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BGY to CAI.
The cheapest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BGY to CAI.
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Handy information about Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Orio al Serio International Airport, data shows 67.49% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Orio al Serio International Airport is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BGY? If you've booked an early flight from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Orio al Serio International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BGY to CAI sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.