Travelling from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Cairo is two hours behind Ras al Khaimah and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are six Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 20:15 Air Arabia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:00 with Air Arabia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RKT to CAI flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy with Air Arabia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Arabia.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier that operates RKT to CAI flights. A dependable 92.86% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
R 2,611 is the best price for a one-way Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,201. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from RKT to CAI, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from RKT arrive at their destination as scheduled 93.38% of the time.
To get to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport from central Ras al Khaimah, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RKT:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead.
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 most popular month for flights from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cairo in April.
When reserving your flight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RKT to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its popular sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.