Travelling from Qaisumah Airport (AQI) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 50 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour behind Qaisumah.
Your AQI to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Nile Air offers direct flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Nile Air.
The most punctual carrier operating AQI to CAI flights is Nile Air. Its services arrive as scheduled 68.75% of the time.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the top stopovers between AQI and CAI:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Qaisumah Airport (AQI) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
Currently, R 1,961 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,208. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AQI to CAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from AQI to CAI.
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Handy information about Qaisumah Airport (AQI)
88% of flights leaving Qaisumah Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from AQI.
Qaisumah Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Qaisumah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport, take a look at فلور للشقق المخدومة القيصومة. It's a short drive from AQI.
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AQI to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are key highlights.