Travelling from Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Cairo Airport is 4 hours.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo two hours behind Ras al Khaimah.
Flights from RKT to CAI start at 09:00 — the earliest with Air Arabia. The last service of the day is at 22:15 with Air Arabia. In total, you can take your pick of five weekly Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your RKT to CAI flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air Arabia is your gateway to discovering Cairo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this airline.
Air Arabia tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier that operates RKT to CAI flights. A reliable 91.67% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Handy information about Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT)
82% of flights leaving Ras Al Khaimah Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RKT.
To reach Ras Al Khaimah Airport from central Ras al Khaimah, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near RKT? If you've booked an early flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Cairo Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Ras Al Khaimah Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RKT to CAI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
