Travelling from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI) jetting off from here.
The average duration of a direct flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Cairo (where Cairo International Airport is located) and Bucharest share the UTC+2 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 7 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the busiest route. TAROM operates the earliest flight at 00:45. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the last departure from OTP to CAI is with TAROM at 00:45.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to CAI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Get there in one go from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport with TAROM. This top airline offers services from OTP.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Bucharest to CAI with a stopover. To see your options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between OTP and CAI include:
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 34 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Rs22,678 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport. Return flights start from Rs49,825. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
1 month is how far we recommend booking ahead to lock in cheap tickets from Bucharest to CAI.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Bucharest to CAI. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Cairo in April when things are quieter.
When booking your flight from Bucharest to CAI, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Cairo itinerary.
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