Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Venice: what you need to know
Venice is one hour behind Cairo, where Cairo International Airport is located. Venice runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
To avoid missing your CAI to Venice flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from CAI to Venice with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The journey from central Cairo to CAI takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kms (11 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a hotel close to CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Venice, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Cairo International Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Venice
£66 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Venice flight. A return ticket right now is £164. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from CAI to Venice. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cairo International Airport to Venice across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CAI to Venice by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Venice.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to the centre of Venice takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Venice. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VCE instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from CAI to Venice.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
Central Venice is about 32 kms (20 miles) from Venice Treviso Airport (TSF). After your flight from Cairo International Airport to Venice has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near TSF. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your CAI to Venice flight at any of these well-located options:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride one week ahead of your arrival at TSF will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Venice
June is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Venice. To avoid the crowds, head to Venice in December.
Book a Cairo International Airport to Venice plane ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC to 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to Venice in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Venice
Once you've booked your flight from Cairo International Airport to Venice, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Venice:
Saint Mark's Basilica and Canal Grande are a couple of major attractions to put on your Venice itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at St. Mark's Square.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Venice, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey around 402 kms (250 miles) south to Rome to tick off its leading sights. From Vatican Museums to St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Milan is another sought-after destination in Italy and is around 241 kms (150 miles) west of Venice. No trip is complete without experiencing Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.