Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Cairo is two hours ahead of Manchester and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of ten weekly Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight you can take. EgyptAir operates the last service of the day at 14:30.
Your MAN to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Cairo (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for MAN to CAI flights is EgyptAir.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MAN and CAI include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Geneve Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, ر.ق. 533 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,048. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from MAN to CAI, reserve your journey ten months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 59.39% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Explore without limits with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Cairo in April.
When booking your flight from Manchester Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MAN to CAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
