Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Cork.
Your ORK to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cork Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ORK and CAI include:
London Heathrow Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cork Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is £111. A return ticket is currently £219. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORK to CAI if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Cork Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ORK to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cork Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
70.51% of flights departing from Cork Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Cork Airport is about 5 miles from central Cork. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cork Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ORK:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you have a late Cork Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Go where the road takes you with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 13 miles away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Cork Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Cork Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORK to CAI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. About 110 miles north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 110 miles north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.