Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Milan.
Take your pick of 30 weekly Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Neos is the earliest flight you can take. Air Cairo operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MXP to CAI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can travel nonstop to Cairo, Egypt. Book a ticket with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
Among carriers operating MXP to CAI flights, EgyptAir has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MXP and CAI:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, $139 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $311. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MXP to CAI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milano Malpensa Airport, data shows 68.23% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Milano Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MXP. Whether you're taking an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cairo in April.
Lock in your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to CAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another standout destination 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.
