Travelling from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is five hours behind Ho Chi Minh City and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your SGN to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SGN and CAI:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, R 5,845 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,286. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SGN to CAI, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SGN to CAI.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Of all flights departing from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% land on time at their destination.
To get to Tan Son Nhat International Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SGN:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from central Cairo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its leading sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are the start of reasons to visit.
