Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is one hour ahead of Basel and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BSL to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BSL and CAI include:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Right now, £80 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £200. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BSL to CAI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cairo International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BSL to CAI.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of EuroAirport Swiss, data shows 76.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach EuroAirport Swiss from central Basel, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 4 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BSL:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're getting in on a late EuroAirport Swiss to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BSL to CAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey about 110 miles north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top attractions. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 110 miles north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.