Travelling from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Cairo is five hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to CAI.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CAI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Sao Paulo to CAI flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
75% of flights departing Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport arrive according to schedule.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
From central Sao Paulo, VCP is around 97 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Flights that take off from VCP touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 74% of the time.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo 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. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, ج.م. 26,504 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 45,038. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sao Paulo to CAI, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport (CAI). February is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If crowds aren't your thing, go in November.
Lock in a Sao Paulo to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 20ºC to 39ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC and 21ºC.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Cairo International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Your Cairo visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cairo. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
