Travelling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo nine hours ahead of Portland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your PDX to CAI flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between PDX and CAI include:
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
£312 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £587. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from PDX to CAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from PDX to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that depart PDX reach their destination without delay.
To reach Portland International Airport from central Portland, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're boarding an early flight from Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're landing on a late Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near CAI:
Explore without limits with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is roughly 13 miles from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Cairo in April.
When reserving your flight from Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cairo. Around 110 miles away to the north-west, top sights here include 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. No visit is complete without checking out Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.