Flying from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Beijing's main base, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
11 hours 25 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Beijing to Cairo International Airport flight.
Cairo is six hours behind Beijing. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services every week. You can get from PEK to CAI on EgyptAir's 12:30am flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Beijing to CAI.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nonstop flights from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI) are available from here.
Air China is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Beijing to Cairo International Airport taking off from PEK.
Air China is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PEK to CAI.
Air China is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Beijing to CAI departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Located around 17 miles from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Beijing Capital International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some top stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and CAI are:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
You can reach PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 30 miles or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to CAI flight:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 87% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Beijing to Cairo International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is around 14 miles from the center of 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 Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Right now, $298 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $557. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Beijing to CAI by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Beijing to Cairo International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Beijing to CAI.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
November is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI), while February is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Beijing to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 68ºF to 102ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Cairo International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 46ºF and 70ºF.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Gizeh Plateau and TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Cairo to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at River Nile.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. Around 120 miles northwest of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, about 95 miles northeast of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are key highlights.