Travelling from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo two hours behind Abu Dhabi.
Choose from 49 weekly Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport flights. The 02:40 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest you can take. Hi Fly Malta operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your AUH to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Cairo (and then other parts of Egypt) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Etihad Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering AUH to CAI flights, with 68.77% of its services landing on time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between AUH and CAI include:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport flight is R 2,438. A round-trip ticket is currently R 5,057. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUH to CAI if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding cheap flights from AUH to CAI is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Of the departures from Zayed International Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Central Abu Dhabi to Zayed International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to AUH? If you're boarding an early flight from Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Zayed International 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 laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Zayed International Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from AUH to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
