Travelling from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 50 minutes.
Cairo is four hours behind Dhaka and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are three Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. If you want to get going early, jump on the 19:15 EgyptAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:10 with EgyptAir.
To ensure you catch your DAC to CAI flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for DAC to CAI flights is EgyptAir.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DAC and CAI:
Kuwait International Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is R 5,358. A return ticket right now is R 8,256. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DAC to CAI.
The cheapest month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 68.82% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near DAC:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel close to CAI if you're catching a late Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DAC to CAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are key highlights.
