Travelling from Bologna International Airport (BLQ) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo one hour ahead of Bologna.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BLQ to CAI flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bologna International Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BLQ and CAI include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
Handy information about Bologna International Airport (BLQ)
Bologna International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BLQ arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Bologna International Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near BLQ? If you're boarding an early flight from Bologna International Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you have a late Bologna International Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bologna International Airport to Cairo Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Bologna International Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from BLQ 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 cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.