Flying from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Abu Simbel and Cairo are in the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your ABS to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air Cairo offers direct flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Cairo on this route.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. Many passengers pass through Aswan International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is Rs34,518. A round-trip fare right now is Rs95,245. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABS to CAI.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ABS to CAI.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Abu Simbel 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 Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Abu Simbel Airport, data shows 57.29% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Abu Simbel to Abu Simbel Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ABS? If you're catching an early flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab 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 to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABS to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If you want to check out another great destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are the start of reasons to visit.
