Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Flights from IAD to CAI start at 12:00 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The latest departure is at 12:00 with EgyptAir. In total, there are four weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
Your IAD to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Cairo (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a snap with EgyptAir. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is EgyptAir.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating IAD to CAI flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAD and CAI:
Mohamed V International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is Rs101,156. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs176,829. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to CAI.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IAD to CAI.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Washington Dulles International Airport is around 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near IAD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without visiting Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
