Travelling from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport.
Cairo is six hours behind Guangzhou and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from CAN to CAI start at 23:20 — the first with EgyptAir. The last service of the day is at 23:20 with EgyptAir. Overall, you can take your pick of seven weekly Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
Your CAN to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
With a reliable 86.21% of services arriving as scheduled, EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating CAN to CAI flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAN and CAI:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
$595 is the best price for a one-way Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,076. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from CAN to CAI by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CAN to CAI.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart CAN reach their destination on time.
Central Guangzhou to Guangzhou Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CAN? If you've booked an early flight from Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAI if you're on a late Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Cairo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Guangzhou Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CAN to CAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you should also see. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will fill your itinerary to the brim. 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 major highlights starting with Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.