Traveling from London City Airport (LCY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo two hours ahead of London.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your LCY to CAI flight.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London City Airport to Cairo International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LCY and CAI:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London City Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is $152. A round-trip ticket is currently $424. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from LCY to CAI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London City Airport to Cairo International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
74.57% of flights that depart London City Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central London to London City Airport is around 7 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London City Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LCY:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London City Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
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 drive to the center.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London City Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London City Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 72ºF and 104ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 46ºF and 72ºF. Search for cheap tickets from LCY to CAI sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 110 miles north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 110 miles north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favorite stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.