Travelling from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is five hours behind Jakarta.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CGK to CAI flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
EgyptAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that offers CGK to CAI flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CGK and CAI include:
Jeddah Airport
Zayed International Airport
Muscat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
Rs89,382 is the best price for a one-way Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs192,172. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CGK to CAI, reserve your journey one month before your departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CGK to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
Of the departures from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To discover the fastest way to travel from central Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is about 19 kilometres from the city centre.
Have an early flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CGK:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cairo in March.
Book your flight from Soekarno-Hatta Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGK to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.