Travelling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Madrid and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 73 Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, jump on the 14:50 EgyptAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:35 with Iberia Express.
Give yourself enough time to make your MAD to CAI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport, so jetting to Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Iberia Express is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a dependable 90.38% of services arriving as planned, Iberia Express has the best on-time record for MAD to CAI flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MAD and CAI:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is Rs26,502. A return plane ticket right now is Rs51,694. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MAD to CAI, reserve your trip five months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MAD to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
78.23% of flights that take off from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're taking a late Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Cairo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MAD to CAI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading attractions. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another side of Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are key highlights.
