Flying from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is one hour ahead of Catania and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CTA to CAI flight.
Traveling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CTA and CAI:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, $147 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $327. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CTA to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cairo International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, 68.69% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Catania-Fontanarossa Airport from central Catania, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near CTA. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Explore without limits with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 13 miles from central Cairo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 72ºF to 104ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTA to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 46ºF and 72ºF then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 110 miles away to the north-west, its best attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If you want to check out another side of Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 110 miles north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are the start of reasons to visit.
