Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is eight hours ahead of Mexico City and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your MEX to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between MEX and CAI include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
R 9,643 is currently the best price for a one-way Benito Juarez International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 15,911. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from MEX to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cairo International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from MEX to CAI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
80.91% of flights leaving Benito Juarez International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Central Mexico City to Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MEX:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late Benito Juarez International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cairo International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Benito Juarez International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEX to CAI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.