Flying from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Birmingham.
Leave enough time to catch your BHM to CAI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is $927. A return plane ticket right now is $1,902. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BHM to CAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.37% of flights that depart BHM reach their destination on time.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near BHM? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cairo International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Cairo in April.
Book your flight from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BHM to CAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.