Travelling from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo seven hours ahead of New Orleans.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MSY to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MSY and CAI include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, R 7,723 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 13,145. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from MSY to CAI, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from MSY.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you're catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cairo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
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 ride from Cairo International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without visiting Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
