Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo two hours ahead of Belfast.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your BHD to CAI flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHD and CAI:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
R 3,456 is currently the best price for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 7,737. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BHD to CAI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cairo International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BHD to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Of the departures from George Best Belfast City Airport, 68.3% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to George Best Belfast City Airport from central Belfast, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Best Belfast City Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, 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.
Book your flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BHD to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.