Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo five hours behind Phuket.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your HKT to CAI flight.
During popular months such as January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKT and CAI:
Guangzhou Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Phuket Airport to Cairo Airport flight is £276. A return ticket is currently £541. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HKT to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Getting cheap flights from Phuket Airport to Cairo Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HKT to CAI.
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Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Phuket Airport, data shows 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Phuket Airport from central Phuket, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kms (20 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Phuket Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near HKT:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late Phuket Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CAI:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Phuket Airport to Cairo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cairo in March.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HKT to CAI sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kms (110 miles) north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kms (110 miles) north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.