Traveling from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Abu Simbel and Cairo follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Give yourself enough time to make your ABS to CAI flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as December, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Air Cairo is your gateway to exploring Cairo (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Air Cairo on this route.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport. Aswan Airport is a top stopover on the ABS to CAI route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport flight is $251. A return plane ticket is currently $503. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ABS to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
Abu Simbel Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that depart ABS arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Abu Simbel to Abu Simbel Airport is approximately 3 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ABS:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Cairo Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from central Cairo. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to explore Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ABS to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometers away to the north-west, its top attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometers north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without visiting Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
