Travelling from Madinah Airport (MED) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Madinah.
You can choose from 78 weekly Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport flights. The 01:45 departure with Air Cairo is the earliest flight available. Air Cairo operates the last service of the day at 23:35.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your MED to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport, so getting to Cairo (and then touring more of Egypt!) is a cinch. Top airlines that fly nonstop include:
EgyptAir tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 87.91% of services arriving as planned, Saudia has the best on-time record for MED to CAI flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MED and CAI include:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madinah Airport (MED) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
£74 is currently the best price for a one-way Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from £132. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from MED to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from MED to CAI.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Madinah Airport (MED)
When it comes to Madinah Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Madinah Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Madinah. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MED. Whether you've booked an early flight from Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Madinah Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MED to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. About 177 kms (110 miles) north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you on the move. 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.