Travelling from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo three hours 30 minutes behind Srinagar.
To ensure you catch your SXR to CAI flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Choose a stopover if you prefer to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Srinagar International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Indira Gandhi International Airport is a popular stopover on the SXR to CAI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$728 is the lowest price for a one-way Srinagar International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,863. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SXR to CAI, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Srinagar International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
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Handy information about Srinagar International Airport (SXR)
Of all flights departing from Srinagar International Airport, 65.36% land on schedule at their destination.
Srinagar International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Srinagar. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Srinagar International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SXR:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Srinagar International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Srinagar International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Srinagar International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SXR to CAI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its top sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.