Travelling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Porto.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your OPO to CAI flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Porto Airport to Cairo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OPO and CAI:
Madrid Airport
Brussels International Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
$240 is the best price for a one-way Porto Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Return flights start at $490. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OPO to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Porto Airport to Cairo Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from OPO to CAI.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Porto Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Porto Airport (OPO)
75% of flights that depart Porto Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Porto Airport from central Porto, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near OPO. Whether you have an early flight from Porto Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel near CAI if you're taking a late Porto Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Porto Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Porto Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OPO to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.