Travelling from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 50 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Paris.
Flights from ORY to CAI start at 06:30 — the earliest with Vueling. The last service of the day is at 12:00 with Vueling. Overall, there are 12 weekly Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your ORY to CAI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Transavia France is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and maybe even some other great parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Transavia France is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates ORY to CAI flights is Vueling. Its services arrive as planned 76.92% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between ORY and CAI include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is £77. A round-trip fare is currently £151. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from ORY to CAI by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ORY to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Handy information about Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Of all flights departing from Paris Orly Airport, 75.56% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Paris Orly Airport is around 12 miles from central Paris. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ORY:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel close to CAI if you're taking a late Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 13 miles from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Paris Orly Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORY to CAI sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel around 110 miles north-west to Alexandria to tick off its leading attractions. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 110 miles north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without visiting Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.