Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, which makes London two hours behind Cairo.
Flights from CAI to LHR start from 04:25 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last service of the day is at 18:50 with British Airways. In total, there are 93 weekly Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CAI to LHR flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
British Airways is your ticket to exploring London (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is British Airways.
British Airways ranks as the leading on-time carrier for CAI to LHR flights, with 86.78% of services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAI and LHR:
Vienna International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight is Rs41,918. A return plane ticket right now is Rs103,317. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from CAI to LHR, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of the flights that depart from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% arrive on time at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CAI? If you're boarding an early flight from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
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Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London has a drive time of around 55 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To escape the crowds, go to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to LHR in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a visit to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are among its highlights.