Traveling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Cairo is two hours behind Dubai and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are 76 Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 03:10 EgyptAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:55 with Emirates.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DXB to CAI flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Emirates has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if your schedule allows.
Emirates is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 73.77% of services arriving as scheduled, Emirates is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to CAI flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between DXB and CAI:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$115 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $236. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from DXB to CAI by booking at least eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organize your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DXB to CAI.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 74.31% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Consider booking a hotel close to CAI if you have a late Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is roughly 21 kilometers from the center of Cairo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Traveling to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Dubai Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to CAI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometers north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometers north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favorite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
