Travelling from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Aswan Airport to Cairo Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Aswan Daraw and Cairo are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Each week, there are 64 Aswan Airport to Cairo Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, select the 05:00 EgyptAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 23:55 with EgyptAir.
Your ASW to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
There are direct flights from Aswan Airport to Cairo Airport, so getting to Cairo (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a cinch. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
EgyptAir tops the list for bookings on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that operates ASW to CAI flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Aswan Airport (ASW) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Aswan Airport to Cairo Airport flight is £53. A return fare right now is £111. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ASW to CAI.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Aswan Airport to Cairo Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Aswan Airport (ASW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Aswan Airport, 55% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Aswan Daraw to Aswan Airport is approximately 40 kms (25 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
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Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Aswan Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is approximately 23 kms (14 miles) from the centre of Cairo. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Aswan Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Aswan Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ASW to CAI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kms (110 miles) north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 177 kms (110 miles) north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without a visit to Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.