Cheap flights from Krakow to Cairo

November comes out cheapest in the price calendar, so if your dates are flexible, aim for late autumn. Fares also dip in the quieter weeks after the winter holidays and before spring, while summer and the weeks around Christmas and New Year cost more. Flying midweek, Tuesday to Thursday, usually beats a Friday or Sunday departure. Cairo is hot from late spring through early autumn, so a November trip also lands you in milder weather; Krakow is cold then, so pack for both ends. Book a few weeks ahead for the lower fares, and watch the calendar for the months where prices are already shown.

No airline flies Krakow to Cairo non-stop, so every itinerary is a connection. The carriers you will see include LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Wizz Air, Pegasus, Flynas, Sun Express, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Aegean Airlines and Hahn Air. Some are low-cost and some are full-service, so what is included in the fare differs from one ticket to the next. Compare the total journey time, the airport where you change planes and the baggage rules before you choose.

Your flight lands at Cairo International, the main airport for the Egyptian capital. It is the only airport in the facts for Cairo, so there is no second option to compare. The airport sits a drive away from the city centre, but traffic can make the trip unpredictable, so leave a buffer if you have plans on arrival day. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the common ways into town; agree on the fare or use the app before you set off. Keep some local currency for small payments, and have your accommodation address ready in Arabic or clearly written for the driver.

Currency

EGP (LE)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

122, 123, 180

Driving side

right

Calling code

+20

Internet domain

.eg, .مصر

Population of Cairo

9.8 M (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Cairo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm that your departure is from Krakow Balice, the city's only airport for this route.
• Since every flight connects, check where you change planes and how long the layover is.
• If you book the legs on separate tickets, your bags may not be checked through, so leave extra time.
• Check the baggage allowance on the fare you pick, especially on low-cost carriers.
• Look at the price calendar for November, the cheapest month, before you fix your dates.
• Check Egypt's entry rules, including passport validity and visa requirements, before you pay.