Flying from Rome to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your trip from in Rome. Check out your options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when searching for a flight from Rome to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
3 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Rome to Cairo International Airport flight.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Rome. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI), with 24 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from FCO to CAI is the 12:40pm ITA Airways option. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 9:55pm with ITA Airways.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to CAI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Cairo International Airport (CAI) take off from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Rome to Cairo International Airport with ITA Airways. This top airline operates services from FCO.
The most frequently booked airline between FCO and CAI is ITA Airways.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is ITA Airways.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to CAI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Luxor International Airport (LXR)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
70.57% of flights leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Break up your flight from Rome to Cairo International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and CAI are:
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
You can get to CIA from central Rome in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rome to CAI flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport:
73.18% of flights out of Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Rome to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CAI and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week ahead of your Rome to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Cairo. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Cairo International Airport is Rs27,225. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs60,065. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Rome to CAI.
The best month for picking up cheap Rome to Cairo International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Rome to Cairo International Airport.
The best time to fly from Rome to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
April is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Cairo International Airport (CAI), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Rome to CAI flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Cairo International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rome to Cairo International Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Cairo when you're in the mood to sightsee. Head straight for Gizeh Plateau followed by Pyramid and giza pyramids.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without a visit to Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.