Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your BHM to CAI flight.
Travelling during a peak time like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Cairo Airport flight is £712. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £854. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from BHM to CAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Cairo Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BHM to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
Of all flights leaving Birmingham Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Birmingham Airport from central Birmingham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BHM? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Birmingham Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Pick up a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kms (14 miles) away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Birmingham Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from BHM to CAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kms (110 miles) north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.