Flying from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo five hours ahead of Halifax.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your YHZ to CAI flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is Rs128,823. A return ticket is currently Rs236,051. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YHZ to CAI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cairo International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Halifax Stanfield International Airport, 56.27% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Halifax. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YHZ? If you've booked an early flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAI if you're catching a late Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cairo International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cairo in April.
Book your flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YHZ to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without experiencing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.