Traveling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport.
Yanbu is one hour ahead of Cairo and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 49 Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CAI to YNB flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Yanbu (and then other corners of Saudi Arabia) is a cinch. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is FlyEgypt.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CAI and YNB include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
At the moment, $103 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $186. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CAI to YNB, book your journey five months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CAI to YNB by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights that leave from Cairo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CAI:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Consider checking in to Novotel Yanbu after your Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. It's a quick drive from YNB and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Travel at your own pace with a Yanbu Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, HANCO or Enterprise and chase adventure across Yanbu and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Yanbu Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
Yanbu Airport is roughly 8 miles from the center of Yanbu. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Yanbu in May.
When booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Yanbu Airport, consider the type of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Yanbu, with temperatures ranging from 79ºF to 104ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to YNB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 57ºF and 81ºF on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Yanbu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 190 miles south of Yanbu, a trip to Jeddah will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Faisal Sports Park, Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Saudi Arabia, head for Mecca, about 220 miles south-east of Yanbu. View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park are the start of reasons to visit.