Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Rome and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 34 Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, go for the 12:25 EgyptAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:55 with ITA Airways.
Leave enough time to catch your FCO to CAI flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
ITA Airways is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and maybe even some other great corners of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
ITA Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 71.7% of its services arriving as scheduled, ITA Airways is the most punctual carrier operating FCO to CAI flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between FCO and CAI include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Luxor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Rs28,783 is the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs59,387. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to CAI by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that leave from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport from central Rome, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FCO to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.