Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Athens International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport.
Cairo and Athens are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Every week, there are 28 Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 03:00 Aegean Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:50 with Aegean Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CAI to ATH flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Athens (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Aegean Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CAI to ATH flights, with 71.57% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CAI and ATH:
Istanbul Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $130 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $262. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAI to ATH.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CAI to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of the departures from Cairo Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
Central Cairo to Cairo Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near CAI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Athens International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Athens International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and explore beyond Athens's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Athens International Airport about three weeks ahead.
When to fly to Athens International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Athens. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cairo Airport to Athens International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to ATH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to check off its top attractions. From Church of Agia Sofia to Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and Alexander the Great Statue, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Larisa is another standout destination in Greece and is around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. No journey is complete without dropping by Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
