Cheap Flights from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz (ELQ) to Cairo (CAI)

Flying from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

• Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport.

• The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Gassim.

• Pack your bags and choose from 37 weekly Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.

• Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ELQ 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 such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

• There's a good range of direct flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport to choose from. When planning your Cairo trip, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of Egypt:

  • Air Arabia Egypt

  • EgyptAir

  • Nesma Airlines

  • Nile Air

  • Air Cairo

• The airline most travelers fly with on this route is Air Arabia Egypt.

• The most punctual carrier that offers ELQ to CAI flights is EgyptAir. Its services arrive as scheduled 67.65% of the time.

• We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ELQ and CAI include:

  • King Abdulaziz International Airport

  • King Khaled International Airport

  • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

• At the moment, $80 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $196. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

• Book four months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ELQ to CAI.

• Plan your trip for March. That's the cheapest month for flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

• Picking up cheap flights from ELQ to CAI is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.

• Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport.

Handy information about Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)

• 91.0% of flights leaving Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from ELQ.

• Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is about 19 miles from central Gassim. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)

• Consider staying in a hotel near CAI if you have a late Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Novotel Cairo Airport

  • Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

  • Ocean Blue Studios

• Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.

• Reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.

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 driving.

• It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

• The quietest month for a flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

• Lock in your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 72ºF and 104ºF.

• If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ELQ to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 46ºF and 72ºF then.

Explore more of Egypt

• Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 110 miles north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.

• Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 110 miles north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without experiencing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.