Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Geneva and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from GVA to CAI start at 14:05 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last service of the day is at 15:00 with EgyptAir. In total, you can choose from six weekly Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your GVA to CAI flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Cairo (and perhaps some other great parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is EgyptAir.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating GVA to CAI flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GVA and CAI:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Antalya Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, $204 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $455. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from GVA to CAI.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
65.81% of flights leaving from Geneve Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Geneve Airport from central Geneva, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to GVA? If you're boarding an early flight from Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Geneve Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GVA to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are among the biggest draws.