Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is six hours ahead of Detroit and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your DTW to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DTW and CAI:
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, R 5,406 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,448. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from DTW to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DTW to CAI.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DTW? If you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Cairo. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cairo in April.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DTW to CAI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are among its highlights.
