Flying from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Thessaloniki and Cairo are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SKG to CAI flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Thessaloniki International Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SKG and CAI include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Thessaloniki International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is R 1,812. A round-trip ticket right now is R 3,642. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from SKG to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Cairo International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
79.57% of flights that depart Thessaloniki International Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Thessaloniki International Airport from central Thessaloniki, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late Thessaloniki International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
For 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 is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Thessaloniki International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cairo in April.
Lock in your flight from Thessaloniki International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SKG to CAI around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top attractions. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.