Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh two hours behind Cairo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to EDI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between CAI and EDI:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
ج.م. 8,137 is the best price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 16,730. These prices can change depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CAI to EDI if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport to Edinburgh Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of the flights that depart from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CAI:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cairo International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Hit the road running by picking up an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz to explore Edinburgh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cairo International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Edinburgh. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Cairo International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you want to go to Edinburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CAI to EDI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Edinburgh. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Glasgow is another favourite destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without seeing Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.
