Cheap Flights from Algiers (ALG) to Cairo (CAI)

Travelling from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

• The average time for a direct flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport is 3 hours 45 minutes.

• Cairo is one hour ahead of Algiers and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

• Every week, there are 25 Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, go for the 00:50 EgyptAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:30 with Airhub Airlines.

• Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ALG to CAI flight.

• You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

• Flying into Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy with Airhub Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport.

• The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Airhub Airlines.

• The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for ALG to CAI flights is EgyptAir.

• Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between ALG and CAI:

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

  • Tunis-Carthage International Airport

  • Barcelona-El Prat Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

• The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is £97. A round-trip fare is currently £161. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

• Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ALG to CAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.

• Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.

• There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ALG to CAI.

• Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG)

• To get to Houari Boumediene Airport from central Algiers, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.

• Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near ALG. Whether you're taking an early flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Ibis Alger Aéroport

  • Hotel Mercure Alger Aéroport

  • Hotel Best Night 2

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)

• If you're coming in on a late Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CAI:

  • Novotel Cairo Airport

  • Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino

  • Ocean Blue Studios

• Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.

• Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week before your travel date.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

• Cairo International Airport is approximately 13 miles from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.

• If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

• It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

• Before locking in your flight from Houari Boumediene Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

• Search for cheap tickets from ALG to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

Explore more of Egypt

• Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairo. Around 110 miles 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 well-known destination in Egypt and is around 110 miles north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without experiencing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.