Travelling from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo six hours ahead of Jacksonville.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JAX to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jacksonville International Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' John F. Kennedy International Airport is a popular stop between JAX and CAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
ج.م. 23,492 is the lowest price for a one-way Jacksonville International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 52,786. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from JAX to CAI, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Cairo International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
JAX is located at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
80.42% of flights departing from Jacksonville International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from JAX.
Jacksonville International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Jacksonville. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near JAX? If you've booked an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're taking a late Jacksonville International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Cairo International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cairo in April.
Lock in your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JAX to CAI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to tick off its popular sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Egypt, head for Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are the start of reasons to visit.