Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
New Delhi is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Cairo and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Flights from CAI to DEL start at 00:50 — the first with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 23:50 with EgyptAir. In total, there are 11 weekly Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CAI to DEL flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into New Delhi (and then exploring more of India!) is a snap with EgyptAir. This popular airline has direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for CAI to DEL flights is EgyptAir.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAI and DEL:
Kuwait International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight is R 3,063. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 5,359. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from CAI to DEL by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CAI to DEL.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
When it comes to Cairo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.38% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
If you're arriving on a late Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near DEL:
Grab an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car and discover New Delhi and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Indira Gandhi International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
From Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to New Delhi. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in New Delhi is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to DEL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.