Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo two hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your STN to CAI flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Stansted Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between STN and CAI include:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Antalya Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
At the moment, $209 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $424. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from STN to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport to Cairo Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from STN to CAI.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Stansted Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart STN reach their destination on time.
London Stansted Airport is about 56 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to STN:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late London Stansted Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Cairo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from London Stansted Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STN to CAI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.