Flying from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Beijing is home to two main airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI) departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
10 hours 49 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is 6 hours behind Beijing. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
With 4 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the most popular route. EgyptAir operates the earliest flight at 00:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from PEK to CAI is with EgyptAir at 03:00.
Your flight from Beijing to CAI won't wait if you're running 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.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI) can be booked from this terminal.
When jetting out of PEK, you can take a direct flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport with EgyptAir.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Beijing to CAI. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to PEK from central Beijing, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) has direct flights from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to CAI can be booked with EgyptAir.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Daxing International Airport and CAI:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
Driving from central Beijing to PKX typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to CAI, unwind in one of these hotels close to Daxing International Airport:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel close to CAI if you have a late flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
For a one-way ticket from Beijing to Cairo International Airport, Rs71,013 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from Rs140,866. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
It's best to book 9 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Beijing to CAI around that time.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Beijing to Cairo International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Cairo, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Cairo. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Beijing to CAI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Cairo International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Cairo International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get to know Cairo is to visit its most popular sights. Essential stops include Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
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