Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport is 2 hours.
Yanbu's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Yanbu one hour ahead of Cairo.
Pack your bags and choose from 23 weekly Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to YNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Nesma Airlines.
With a reliable 83.33% of services arriving as planned, Nile Air is the most punctual carrier offering CAI to YNB flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CAI and YNB:
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport flight is ج.م. 5,289. A round-trip ticket right now is ج.م. 9,514. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from CAI to YNB, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CAI to YNB.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of the departures from Cairo Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YNB instead:
Explore without limits with a Yanbu Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, HANCO or Enterprise and discover more of Yanbu and beyond.
Boost your chances of scoring a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Yanbu Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
From Yanbu Airport, Yanbu is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Yanbu. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Cairo Airport to Yanbu Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Yanbu, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CAI to YNB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 27ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Yanbu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres south of Yanbu, a visit to Jeddah will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Jeddah Old Town (Al Balad), Digital Art Museum (Team Lab) and Jeddah Beach.
Mecca is another favourite destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 354 kilometres south-east of Yanbu. No trip is complete without seeing Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.
