Flying from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Cairo is seven hours ahead of Philadelphia. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to CAI. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're getting away during a popular month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Philadelphia to CAI that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and CAI include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia, PHL can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Philadelphia International Airport:
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
You can reach TTN from central Philadelphia in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to CAI flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Trenton-Mercer Airport:
76% of flights taking off from Trenton-Mercer Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late flight from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport. Settle into one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
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Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Cairo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport is $720. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,310. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
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The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to go to Cairo. February is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Philadelphia to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Cairo
Once you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Cairo International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cairo:
Your visit to Cairo should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cairo. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are key highlights.