Flying from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Larnaca.
Flights from LCA to CAI start at 11:30 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last departure is at 19:35 with EgyptAir. In total, you can choose from six weekly Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LCA to CAI flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Cairo (and maybe even some other great corners of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is EgyptAir.
The most punctual carrier that offers LCA to CAI flights is EgyptAir. Its services land without delay 66.67% of the time.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between LCA and CAI include:
Athens International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca Airport (LCA) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
Right now, ج.م. 6,177 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 12,018. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LCA to CAI, book your trip four months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Snapping up cheap flights from LCA to CAI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Larnaca Airport (LCA)
Larnaca Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LCA touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To reach Larnaca Airport from central Larnaca, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LCA? If you're catching an early flight from Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you have a late Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before your departure date.
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.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When reserving your flight from Larnaca Airport to Cairo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LCA to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to discover other parts of Egypt. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without visiting Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
