Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taipei: what you need to know
The timezone in Taipei is UTC+8. The city is six hours ahead of Cairo, where Cairo International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your CAI to Taipei flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from CAI to Taipei. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Cairo, CAI can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Taipei? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CAI:
63.38% of flights taking off from Cairo International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taipei
The best price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Taipei flight is Rs103,454. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs190,466. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CAI to Taipei, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Cairo International Airport to Taipei is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest prices across each month and score an epic deal.
Picking up a cheap flight from CAI to Taipei is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a cheaper option becomes available.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Taipei by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is around 48 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Book a hotel near TPE if you have a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Taipei. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Hit the road running by picking up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from 固得租車, IWS rent a car or Chih-hang car hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Taipei and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from CAI to Taipei can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
After your flight from Cairo International Airport to Taipei has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Taipei is roughly 6 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Travelling by public transport will take about 45 minutes.
After stepping off your CAI to Taipei flight, rest your head at a hotel near TSA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from 固得租車, Ho Ing or CARPLUS and be off and running.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at TSA will save you money.
Best time to go to Taipei
Visit Taipei during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Taipei in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Cairo International Airport to Taipei flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from CAI to Taipei around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Taipei
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Taipei right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Taipei:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101 and Ximending Night Market are essential stops on your Taipei itinerary.
Explore more of Taiwan
T'ai-chung-shih is just one of the many places in Taiwan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Taipei. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Taichung Park, Quanyuan Park and Yongquan Park.
Tainan is another favourite destination in Taiwan and is around 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. No trip is complete without experiencing Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House.