Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport is 3 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Milan.
Every week, there are 32 Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, take the 07:00 Neos flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:30 with Nesma Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MXP to CAI flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Cairo adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Egypt:
EgyptAir is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for MXP to CAI flights is Neos.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MXP and CAI include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
Bucharest Otopeni Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport flight is $215. A return plane ticket right now is $428. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from MXP to CAI, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MXP to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
76% of flights taking off from Milan Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to MXP? If you're catching an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cairo in March.
When reserving your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MXP to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without experiencing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.