Flying from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI) taking off from here.
The average length of a direct Bucharest to Cairo International Airport flight is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
You can choose from 4 direct services each week between Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Cairo International Airport (CAI). This is the busiest route, with TAROM offering a 12:45am departure from OTP to CAI.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Bucharest to CAI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Reach your destination without the detour from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport with TAROM. This leading airline operates services from OTP.
TAROM is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from OTP to CAI.
With a reliable 88.89% of services arriving as planned, TAROM is the most punctual carrier on this route.
OTP is around 21 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights complete their journey on time.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week before your Bucharest to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
The centre of Cairo is about 18 kilometres from Cairo International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
ج.م. 5,536 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 9,778. These fares can change based on availability.
To snag cheap flights from Bucharest to CAI, book your flight ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Bucharest to Cairo International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Cairo. August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Bucharest to CAI flight ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Bucharest to Cairo International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids are attractions you won't want to skip in Cairo.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If there's time to check out another side of Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said are among the biggest draws.
