Flying from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is five hours ahead of Montevideo and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your MVD to CAI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to discover another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Montevideo Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Madrid Airport is a popular stop between MVD and CAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montevideo Airport (MVD) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
At the moment, R 12,578 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Montevideo Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 24,766. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from MVD to CAI, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Montevideo Airport to Cairo Airport.
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Handy information about Montevideo Airport (MVD)
Montevideo Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from MVD make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Central Montevideo to Montevideo Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Montevideo Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MVD:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CAI if you're catching a late Montevideo Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Montevideo Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Montevideo Airport to Cairo Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MVD to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
