Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
4 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport. Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Frankfurt and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Every week, there are 27 flights from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you'd like to get going early, take the 01:40 Lufthansa flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight from FRA to CAI is 22:00 with Lufthansa.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Lufthansa has direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Cairo — plus maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between FRA and CAI:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Before booking your cheap ticket from FRA to CAI, check whether you need a visa to enter Egypt. Visa and travel document requirements can vary and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of your destination.
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAI if you have a late flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 37 minutes.
Got an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to FRA:
More about Cairo
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Cairo right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from FRA to CAI:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are major attractions which should feature on any good Cairo itinerary.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo takes about 31 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$276 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport. Return flights start at $416. These prices can change based on demand.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from FRA to CAI.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cairo in April.
Lock in your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22 ºC and 40 ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8 ºC and 22 ºC. Search for flight tickets from FRA to CAI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.