Travelling from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Alicante.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ALC to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. 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.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Alicante Airport to Cairo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ALC and CAI:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport (ALC) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
$220 is currently the best price for a one-way Alicante Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Return flights start from $513. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ALC to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Alicante Airport to Cairo Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ALC to CAI.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Alicante Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Alicante Airport (ALC)
79% of flights leaving from Alicante Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Alicante Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ALC? If you've booked an early flight from Alicante Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late Alicante Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CAI:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cairo and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Alicante Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Alicante Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ALC to CAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.