Traveling from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Cairo is one hour behind Yanbu and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 26 Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
Your YNB to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport, so getting to Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
FlyEgypt is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Right now, $87 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $202. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YNB to CAI, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from YNB to CAI.
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Handy information about Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Yanbu Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from YNB land on schedule 90.34% of the time.
Yanbu Airport is about 8 miles from central Yanbu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport, check out Novotel Yanbu. It's a quick drive from YNB.
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAI if you have a late Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest 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 by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 72ºF and 104ºF. Lock in your flights from Yanbu Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 46ºF and 72ºF. Search for cheap tickets from YNB to CAI around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be discovered. Around 110 miles north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you on the move. Start with 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 seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
