Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo six hours ahead of Washington DC.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your DCA to CAI flight.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DCA and CAI:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
R 6,199 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 12,814. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DCA to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cairo International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
When it comes to Ronald Reagan National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.44% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near DCA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cairo in April.
Book your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are the start of reasons to visit.