Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Approximately 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt.
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. Following the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is one hour behind Cairo.
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most traveled route, with 19 weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from CAI to FRA is with Lufthansa at 18:20. Go for the first departure with Lufthansa at 01:45 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your CAI to Frankfurt flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Start your trip at CAI and fly straight to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt tickets.
Keep an eye out for promotions from Lufthansa. This airline has direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from CAI to Frankfurt, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 11 miles from the centre of Cairo, CAI can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near CAI. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Frankfurt
£82 is currently the best price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return plane ticket starts at £191. These fares can change based on availability.
Book ten months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CAI to Frankfurt.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CAI to Frankfurt by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 9 miles. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from CAI to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 75 miles from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The journey will take roughly 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near HHN. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your CAI to Frankfurt flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and get going in the blink of an eye.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt. The city buzzes in high season, but prices are generally higher and attractions can be crowded. Visit Frankfurt in low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from CAI to Frankfurt around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Frankfurt right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Cairo International Airport to Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've visited Frankfurt, now it's time to explore more of Germany. Journey about 260 miles north-east to Berlin to check off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Hamburg is another well-known destination in Germany and is around 240 miles north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without experiencing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.