Traveling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Paris.
Flights from CDG to CAI start at 14:50 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last service of the day is at 23:30 with Air France. In total, you can take your pick of 27 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your CDG to CAI flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air France is your gateway to exploring Cairo (and maybe even some other great corners of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport offered by this airline.
Air France tops the list for bookings on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that offers CDG to CAI flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between CDG and CAI include:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Geneve Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$139 is the best price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Return flights start from $253. These prices may change based on availability.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to CAI.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CDG to CAI.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG's address is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Charles de Gaulle Airport, data shows 61.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CDG:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAI if you're catching a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Cairo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CDG to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometers north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometers north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.