Travelling from Brussels to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Brussels Airport (BRU) is Brussels's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Cairo International Airport (CAI) jetting off from here.
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Brussels to Cairo International Airport flight.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Brussels. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
The busiest route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Cairo International Airport (CAI). There are 5 direct services each week. EgyptAir operates a 2:35pm departure between BRU and CAI.
To ensure you get on your flight from Brussels to CAI, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Cairo International Airport (CAI) operate out of this terminal.
EgyptAir is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Brussels to Cairo International Airport taking off from BRU.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir from BRU to CAI.
EgyptAir is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Brussels to CAI with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BRU and CAI include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of the flights that depart from Brussels Airport, 75% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Brussels to Cairo International Airport, browse these options when setting off from Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Brussels to CAI flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider staying in a hotel near CAI if you have a late flight from Brussels to Cairo International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Brussels to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Cairo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
ج.م. 7,821 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Cairo International Airport. A return flight starts from ج.م. 13,736. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book one month before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Brussels to CAI.
The best month for picking up cheap Brussels to Cairo International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Brussels to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Brussels to Cairo International Airport.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. November is the quietest month to go to Cairo. February is when most people book flights from Brussels to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a Brussels to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 20ºC to 39ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Cairo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Cairo right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Brussels to Cairo International Airport:
Gizeh Plateau and TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE are a couple of big attractions to put on your Cairo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to River Nile.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you should also see. Around 193 kilometres northwest of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
