Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun seven hours behind Cairo.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAI to CUN flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to Cancun International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CAI and CUN include:
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Right now, £369 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £616. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAI to CUN, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CAI to CUN by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 miles from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CAI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cancun International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from MEX, America or Europcar to explore Cancun and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Cancun International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
From Cancun International Airport, Cancun is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Cancun International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Cancun. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Cancun International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Cancun, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to CUN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
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