Flying from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is seven hours ahead of Lexington and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your LEX to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
£526 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from £792. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from LEX to CAI, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
You'll find LEX at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Of all flights leaving Lexington Blue Grass Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lexington Blue Grass Airport is about 10 kms (6 miles) from central Lexington. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LEX:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cairo Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
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.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LEX to CAI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the north-west, well-known attractions include 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. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
