Travelling from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport (CAI) taking off from here.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Melbourne. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to CAI, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to CAI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to CAI flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Avalon Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80.09% of flights out of here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
The centre of Cairo is about 18 kilometres from Cairo International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, R 7,942 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 15,227. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Melbourne to CAI, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Melbourne to Cairo International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to CAI.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Cairo. August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Book a Melbourne to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Cairo International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cairo:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids are must-visits when exploring Cairo.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.
