Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Cairns is eight hours ahead of Cairo and follows the UTC+10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CAI to CNS flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Cairns Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Narita International Airport is a well-known stop between CAI and CNS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Cairns Airport flight is £715. A round-trip fare right now is £1,193. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CAI to CNS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport to Cairns Airport across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Cairns Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights taking off from Cairo International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Cairo International Airport is around 13 miles from central Cairo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near CAI:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Reserve a hotel close to CNS if you're taking a late Cairo International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cairns Airport rental car and discover Cairns and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cairns Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport to the centre of Cairns has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Cairns Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cairns in February.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
August has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to CNS sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 180 miles south of Cairns, a trip to Townsville will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Australia, head for Bowen, roughly 270 miles south-east of Cairns. Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay are highlights.
