Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Cairo is five hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Rio de Janeiro to CAI.
Flying over a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to CAI with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between GIG and CAI include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
GIG is about 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from GIG arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from central Rio de Janeiro in approximately 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rio de Janeiro to CAI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:
79% of flights departing Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Central Cairo is around 23 kilometres from Cairo International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
ج.م. 32,001 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport. Return flights start from ج.م. 54,385. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport ticket.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Rio de Janeiro to CAI.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. November is the quietest month to visit Cairo. February is when most people book flights from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your Rio de Janeiro to CAI plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Cairo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Cairo right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo International Airport:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Cairo when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Gizeh Plateau followed by TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel around 193 kilometres northwest to Alexandria to tick off its leading sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Port Said is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo. No journey is complete without a visit to Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
