Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo one hour behind Istanbul.
Flights from SAW to CAI start at 04:45 — the first with Air Cairo. The last departure is at 16:05 with Nile Air. Overall, you can choose from 16 weekly Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
Your SAW to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Cairo, Egypt. Take to the skies with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Arabia Egypt.
Among carriers operating SAW to CAI flights, Nile Air has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SAW and CAI:
Antalya Airport
Sharm El Sheikh Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
R 1,631 is currently the best price for a one-way Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 3,034. These prices can change based on availability.
Book one month before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAW to CAI.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
76.93% of flights taking off from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SAW? If you're boarding an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
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.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week before you travel.
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 driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAW 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 corners of Egypt waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top 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 journey is complete without a visit to Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
