Flying from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Yanbu.
There are 22 Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport flights each week.
To ensure you get on your YNB to CAI flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
With direct flights from Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Cairo (and then other destinations in Egypt) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Nesma Airlines.
With 71.43% of services landing on schedule, Nile Air is the most punctual carrier offering YNB to CAI flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
At the moment, $107 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $216. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from YNB to CAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Yanbu Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from YNB arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Yanbu Airport from central Yanbu, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near YNB? If you're catching an early flight from Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near CAI:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Yanbu Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 68ºF and 102ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from YNB to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 46ºF and 70ºF on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Journey around 110 miles north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 110 miles north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favorite stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.