Flying from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Cairo is one hour behind Manama and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from 60 weekly Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. The 02:15 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 19:20.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BAH to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport. When you're ready to start your Cairo vacation, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Egypt:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air Arabia Egypt.
Gulf Air ranks as the leading on-time carrier for BAH to CAI flights, with 83.33% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BAH and CAI:
King Khaled International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bahrain International Airport (BAH) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$137 is the best price for a one-way Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $185. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BAH to CAI.
The cheapest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BAH to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bahrain International Airport (BAH)
Bahrain International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BAH make it to their destination as scheduled 85.53% of the time.
Bahrain International Airport is about 5 miles from central Manama. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BAH. Whether you have an early flight from Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're on a late Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the center by car.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cairo in April.
When booking your flight from Bahrain International Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 72ºF to 104ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from BAH to CAI in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 46ºF and 72ºF on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Travel about 110 miles north-west to Alexandria to check off its top attractions. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 110 miles north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without visiting Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.