Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo two hours ahead of London.
Your LGW to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGW and CAI include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Geneva Airport
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LGW land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 5 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to CAI in January if you want to travel in 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 must-visit sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among its highlights.