Travelling from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo seven hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSP to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSP and CAI:
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Right now, ج.م. 18,844 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 39,352. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MSP to CAI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSP to CAI.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, 77.37% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you've booked an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MSP to CAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Travel about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
