Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Antalya Airport (AYT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Antalya Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Antalya is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Cairo.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CAI to AYT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
SunExpress is your gateway to exploring Antalya (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Türkiye (Turkey)!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo Airport to Antalya Airport offered by this carrier.
SunExpress is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for CAI to AYT flights is SunExpress.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Antalya Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between CAI and AYT include:
Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it'll take about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Antalya Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CAI:
Arriving at Antalya Airport (AYT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo Airport to Antalya Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AYT instead:
Explore without limits with a Antalya Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hit, AllMeet rent a car or Right Cars and see more of Antalya and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Antalya Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Antalya Airport (AYT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Antalya Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Antalya. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Cairo Airport to Antalya Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Antalya, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CAI to AYT around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've done Antalya, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Travel about 483 kilometres north to Istanbul to check off its must-visit sights. From Hagia Sophia Museum to Historic Areas of Istanbul and Hagia Sophia History Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another side of Türkiye (Turkey), head for Ankara, about 386 kilometres north-east of Antalya. The Roman Theatre, Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations are key highlights.
