Travelling from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Dusseldorf.
Take your pick of seven weekly Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport flights. The 10:45 departure with Eurowings is the earliest you can take. EgyptAir operates the last service of the day at 15:15.
To ensure you catch your DUS to CAI flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is EgyptAir.
With 79.17% of its services arriving as planned, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier offering DUS to CAI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between DUS and CAI:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Beirut Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport flight is ج.م. 7,453. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 14,845. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from DUS to CAI by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DUS to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Dusseldorf International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from DUS make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
To get to Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to DUS? If you've booked an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're on a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and chase adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from DUS to CAI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
