Flying from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Hamburg. Check out your options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when booking your flight from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Cairo is one hour ahead of Hamburg. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Hamburg to CAI, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Hamburg to CAI with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between HAM and CAI include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Hamburg, HAM can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive on time at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Hamburg to LBC in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Luebeck-Blankensee Airport the day before your Hamburg to CAI flight:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CAI and hit the pillow fast:
Follow your own route with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Cairo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Hamburg to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
The centre of Cairo is around 18 kilometres from Cairo International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, R 2,320 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,993. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Hamburg to CAI, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Hamburg to Cairo International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport (CAI). August is when most people visit Cairo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your Hamburg to CAI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cairo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cairo right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Hamburg to Cairo International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids are leading attractions which should feature on every Cairo itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey about 193 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its popular sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said are among the biggest draws.