Travelling from Aminu Kano Intl Airport (KAN) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Kano and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of four weekly Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport flights. The 14:45 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 15:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your KAN to CAI flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Cairo (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a cinch with EgyptAir. This popular airline has direct flights from Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that offers KAN to CAI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between KAN and CAI:
Jeddah Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Abuja Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aminu Kano Intl Airport (KAN) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
£294 is currently the best price for a one-way Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Return flights start at £445. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KAN to CAI.
The cheapest month for flights from Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from KAN to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Aminu Kano Intl Airport (KAN)
67% of flights that take off from Aminu Kano Intl Airport land at their destination on time.
Aminu Kano Intl Airport is about 11 kms (7 miles) from central Kano. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near KAN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cairo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo Airport around one week in advance.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Aminu Kano Intl Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KAN to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you should also see. Around 177 kms (110 miles) north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading 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 this destination's highlights firsthand at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.

