Cheap flights to Cairo
Cheap flights to Cairo land at the gateway to Egypt's capital, a city of Nile-side walks, medieval lanes and the pyramids on its western edge. Winter is the busiest season for arrivals, when European travellers escape the cold and the sightseeing weather is mild; summer is quieter and hotter. Carriers such as Air Cairo, Nesma Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Aegean Airlines link Cairo with cities across Europe.
Flights to Cairo — where from
Airports — Cairo
Cairo International is the airport that serves the capital, and arrivals from Europe land here, whether you fly Air Cairo from Krakow or Warsaw, Turkish Airlines from Istanbul, or Aegean Airlines from Milan. Once you clear passport control, taxis and ride-hailing cars are the usual way into the centre; agree the fare before you set off, or arrange a transfer in advance. Traffic builds through the day, so leave room in your plans.
When to go
Winter is the season most visitors aim for: mild days, cool evenings and comfortable weather for walking the city and the pyramids. Spring heats up quickly and summer is hot and dry, so many travellers shift their sightseeing to early morning and after sunset. Flights fill around the winter holidays, Easter and school breaks, and again over Ramadan, when the city's rhythm changes. Autumn sits in between, warm and busy.