Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is seven hours ahead of Philadelphia and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your PHL to CAI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and CAI include:
London Heathrow Airport
Athens International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Cairo Airport flight is Rs116,095. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs256,797. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHL to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cairo Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PHL to CAI.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
77% of flights leaving from Philadelphia International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Philadelphia to Philadelphia International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near PHL? If you've booked an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late Philadelphia International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cairo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cairo Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PHL to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its leading attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are key highlights.
