Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Warsaw.
Flights from WAW to CAI start from 17:20 — the earliest with LOT - Polish Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:10 with LOT - Polish Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly Frederic Chopin Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your WAW to CAI flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
LOT - Polish Airlines has direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with LOT - Polish Airlines on this route.
With 65.38% of its services landing on schedule, LOT - Polish Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering WAW to CAI flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, R 2,722 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Frederic Chopin Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,436. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from WAW to CAI, book your journey four months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Cairo International Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from WAW to CAI.
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Handy information about Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
77.68% of flights that take off from Frederic Chopin Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Warsaw to Frederic Chopin Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near WAW:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Frederic Chopin Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cairo in April.
Lock in your flight from Frederic Chopin 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).
Look for cheap tickets from WAW to CAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.