Travelling from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Kinshasa and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your FIH to CAI flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Cairo (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a breeze with EgyptAir. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport.
EgyptAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that offers FIH to CAI flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the top stopovers between FIH and CAI:
Istanbul Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Mohammed V Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport flight is ج.م. 14,598. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 20,522. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from FIH to CAI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from FIH to CAI.
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Handy information about Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH)
Kinshasa N'Djili Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Kinshasa. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport off to a stress-free start. Only a quick drive from FIH, spend the night in Hotel Stella and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Follow your own route 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 possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from FIH to CAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without experiencing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
