Flying from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours.
Cairo is one hour behind Kuwait and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
There are 85 Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport flights every week to choose from.
Give yourself enough time to make your KWI to CAI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You'll find plenty of airlines that offer direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport. Travel nonstop to Cairo with these top carriers and get to know this exciting part of Egypt:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is EgyptAir.
The most punctual carrier that operates KWI to CAI flights is Jazeera Airways. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.16% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KWI and CAI include:
Jeddah Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Sharm El Sheikh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport flight is R 1,183. A round-trip ticket right now is R 2,811. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from KWI to CAI by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from KWI to CAI.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)
65% of flights that take off from Kuwait Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Kuwait Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Kuwait. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to KWI? If you're catching an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Kuwait Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from KWI to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without experiencing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.