Traveling from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo seven hours ahead of Buffalo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BUF to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BUF and CAI include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
At the moment, $408 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $956. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BUF to CAI, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cairo Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BUF to CAI.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF's address is Genesee Street.
Of all flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Buffalo Niagara Airport is about 10 miles from central Buffalo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BUF? If you're boarding an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAI if you have a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is approximately 14 miles from central Cairo. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cairo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cairo in March.
Before locking in your flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Cairo Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 68ºF to 102ºF.
Search for cheap tickets from BUF to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 46ºF and 70ºF 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 sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 110 miles north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
