Travelling from Qaisumah Airport (AQI) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Cairo is one hour behind Qaisumah and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from AQI to CAI start from 16:00 — the first with Nile Air. The last service of the day is at 16:00 with Nile Air. Overall, there are four weekly Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your AQI to CAI flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Cairo (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Nile Air. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Nile Air on this route.
Nile Air is the most punctual carrier that offers AQI to CAI flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between AQI and CAI include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Qaisumah Airport (AQI) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, Rs25,093 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs60,956. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from AQI to CAI, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Qaisumah Airport (AQI)
Qaisumah Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from AQI arrive at their destination as scheduled 94.36% of the time.
Qaisumah Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Qaisumah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 by car.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Qaisumah Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AQI to CAI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its popular 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.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.