Flying from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Organising your flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are the main departure points in Paris.
Approximately 4 hours 22 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport.
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Paris.
The most popular route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI), with 27 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CDG to CAI is the 06:30 LEVEL option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:30 with Air France.
Your flight from Paris to CAI won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a popular month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get to your destination in one go from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI) can be booked from here.
You can book a direct flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport with Air France. This popular airline operates services from CDG.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Paris to CAI. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
CDG is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy traveller tool will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Planning to leave from Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? You can reserve a direct flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI) out of this hub.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Paris to CAI out of ORY. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Paris Orly Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can get to ORY from central Paris in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 57 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Paris to CAI, unwind in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel near CAI if you have a late flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo takes about 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Cairo International Airport is $132. The cheapest price for a return flight is $247. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book 1 month in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Paris to CAI then.
The cheapest month for tickets from Paris to Cairo International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Paris to CAI. You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Paris to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Paris to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
April is the quietest time to travel to Cairo. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Cairo International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Cairo. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Paris to CAI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures average between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Cairo
Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cairo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Cairo itinerary.
Complete your Cairo trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Paris to Cairo International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Cairo. Check out the offers and easily compare options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.