Travelling from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo 11 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ANC to CAI flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Anchorage International Airport to Cairo Airport. Many travellers pass through New York Newark Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
$1,574 is currently the best price for a one-way Anchorage International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from $2,310. These fares may change based on demand.
To find cheap tickets from ANC to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Anchorage International Airport to Cairo Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from ANC to CAI.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Anchorage International Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
81% of flights departing from Anchorage International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from ANC.
Central Anchorage to Anchorage International Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Anchorage International Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ANC:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAI if you're taking a late Anchorage International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Cairo Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Anchorage International Airport to Cairo Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Book your flights from Anchorage International Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ANC to CAI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.