How to find cheap flights to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
R 15,496 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Sphinx International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SPX, the lowest fare is R 9,310.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app if the price of tickets to SPX goes up or down.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Giza, where Sphinx International Airport is located, if you book early. Airlines generally offer some great early bird discounts.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Giza. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
If you aren't in a rush to travel to Giza, consider going the long way round. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Sphinx International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Giza
The cheapest month to take off on a flight to Giza is typically May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to SPX, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
Fly to Giza in October if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to SPX, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
April is the quietest period of the year to visit if you're after a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Giza then.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Giza is warmest in July, with averages of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF), January is when temperatures are at their lowest.
March is the driest month in Giza. Leave the umbrella at home and enjoy clearer skies ahead.
If it does rain, it's usually short and won't affect your plans. Expect bright sunny days and largely cloud-free skies.
Flying to Sphinx International Airport (SPX): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Sphinx International Airport, these major airlines make getting to Giza easy:
Think about booking your SPX plane ticket with Wizz Air. It's the most punctual carrier, with up to 71% of flights to this hub showing up on time.
Once you arrive at SPX, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Prime Select West Sodic is a popular stay within easy reach of Sphinx International Airport. Put your feet up here after your flight to SPX.
Sphinx International Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This percentage tracks how regularly flights from SPX arrive according to plan.
Sphinx International Airport is located in Giza, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.
Getting to central Giza from Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
SPX is about 40 kilometres from central Giza.
After touching down from your flight to SPX, driving to the centre will take around 45 minutes.
Giza has a stay for every vibe and budget. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Giza highlights
These popular sights have to be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Giza:
Giza Plateau: A classic spot to begin sightseeing, this landmark is located around 13 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Ahmad Samy square Garden: You'll discover this park roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Giza.
National Sahara - Giza pyramids: Need another good reason to visit Giza? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is about 13 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
How to get to Zagazig from Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Going directly to Zagazig? From SPX, it takes around 2 hours to drive there. The city is about 121 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to Banhā
Banhā is another city that's easy to reach from Sphinx International Airport. It's around 48 kilometres away.
It takes 1 hour 10 minutes or so to drive to Banhā.
Explore more of Egypt
There are plenty more places to explore in Egypt, starting with Cairo. Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids are must-sees in this city, which is about 40 kilometres east of Giza. Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the major airport in Cairo.
Another city in Egypt that has plenty of appeal is Alexandria. From Giza, it's roughly 153 kilometres north-west and is home to attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria and Lighthouse of Alexandria. Swing by Cleopatra Beach too. Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) is the city's main airport.
Round out your journey with Port Said. Roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Giza, Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said give you plenty of reason to visit.
