Travelling from Houston to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Houston to CAI. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
79% of flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to CAI flight:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Houston to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near CAI and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Houston to Cairo International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Central Cairo is around 23 kilometres from Cairo International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Cairo International Airport is $795. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,616. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to CAI. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
November is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Cairo International Airport (CAI), while February is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Houston to CAI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Cairo International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Cairo
After booking your flight from Houston to Cairo International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cairo:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile are essential stops on your Cairo itinerary.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Travel around 193 kilometres northwest to Alexandria to tick off its top sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are key reasons to visit.