Flying from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Bilbao.
Your BIO to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bilbao Airport to Cairo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BIO and CAI:
Barcelona Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
ج.م. 5,921 is the lowest price for a one-way Bilbao Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 13,416. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BIO to CAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Bilbao Airport to Cairo Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from BIO reach their destination without delay.
Central Bilbao to Bilbao Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near BIO? If you've booked an early flight from Bilbao Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bilbao Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bilbao Airport to Cairo Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cairo in March.
When booking your flight from Bilbao Airport to Cairo Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BIO to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among the biggest draws.
