Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Brussels.
Flights from BRU to CAI start from 14:35 — the first with EgyptAir. The latest departure is at 17:00 with EgyptAir. Overall, you can take your pick of 14 weekly Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your BRU to CAI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Cairo (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is easy with EgyptAir. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering BRU to CAI flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BRU and CAI include:
Frankfurt Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$270 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Return flights start at $467. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from BRU to CAI by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BRU to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Brussels Airport (BRU)
Of the flights that depart from Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Brussels Airport from central Brussels, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near BRU:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Explore without limits with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Brussels Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BRU to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top attractions. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are key highlights.