Travelling from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Doha.
Choose from 44 weekly Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport flights. The 04:20 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight available. Qatar Airways operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Your DOH to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Qatar Airways is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this popular airline.
Qatar Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 94.92% of services landing on schedule, Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier operating DOH to CAI flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DOH and CAI include:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
Rs33,114 is currently the best price for a one-way Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs62,098. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from DOH to CAI by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Finding cheap flights from DOH to CAI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from DOH land on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near DOH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Hamad International Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DOH to CAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without visiting Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.