Flying from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Palermo.
Your PMO to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Cairo International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PMO and CAI:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is $137. A return ticket right now is $308. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from PMO to CAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Cairo International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO)
Of the flights that depart from Falcone-Borsellino Airport, 70.75% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Falcone-Borsellino Airport from central Palermo, it takes about 40 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near PMO:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week before traveling.
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 by car.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Cairo International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cairo in April.
Lock in your flight from Falcone-Borsellino Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 72ºF and 104ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from PMO to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 46ºF and 72ºF on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 110 miles north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Egypt, head for Port Said, about 110 miles north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are the start of reasons to visit.