Travelling from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Dusseldorf. Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport (CAI) out of here.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport flight.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Dusseldorf. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
You can choose from 8 direct services every week between Dusseldorf Airport (DUS) and Cairo International Airport (CAI). This is the most popular route, with Eurowings offering a 10:45am departure from DUS to CAI.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dusseldorf to CAI, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf Airport (DUS)
You can book a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport (CAI) out of Dusseldorf Airport (DUS).
You'll find a direct flight from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport with EgyptAir. This top carrier offers services from DUS.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with EgyptAir from DUS to CAI.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Eurowings.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Dusseldorf to CAI that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Dusseldorf Airport (DUS), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DUS and CAI include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
DUS is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Dusseldorf. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Dusseldorf Airport:
Dusseldorf Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart DUS land on time.
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport (NRN)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Copenhagen Airport (CPH). It's a key transfer point for flights from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport (CAI) leaving Dusseldorf Weeze Airport.
You can get to NRN from central Dusseldorf in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours to travel the 72 kms (45 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Dusseldorf to CAI flight? Kick back in a hotel near Dusseldorf Weeze Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
Dusseldorf Weeze Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near CAI and hit the pillow fast:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Central Cairo is around 23 kms (14 miles) from Cairo International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport is £101. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £204. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Dusseldorf to CAI, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about your travel style when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Cairo. February is when most people book flights from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Dusseldorf to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 20ºC to 39ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dusseldorf to Cairo International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Gizeh Plateau and TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Cairo itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at River Nile.
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 193 kms (120 miles) away to the northwest, popular attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If there's time to check out another corner of Egypt, head for Port Said, about 153 kms (95 miles) northeast of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are key highlights.