Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX): what you need to know
Giza's timezone is UTC+2, making Giza two hours ahead of Edinburgh.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your EDI to SPX flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Sphinx International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between EDI and SPX include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
London Luton Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Right now, $193 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Sphinx International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $479. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EDI to SPX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sphinx International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from EDI to SPX.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sphinx International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sphinx International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Get off your Edinburgh Airport to Sphinx International Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfy option within easy reach of SPX, check out Prime Select West Sodic.
Pick up a Sphinx International Airport rental car and explore Giza and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Budget and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sphinx International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to central Giza
From Sphinx International Airport, Giza is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Sphinx International Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Giza. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Giza is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Sphinx International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to SPX in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Giza, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its leading attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Port Said is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Giza. No trip is complete without experiencing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.