Traveling from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Buenos Aires is home to a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport (CAI) leaving from Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE).
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Buenos Aires.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Buenos Aires to CAI.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is about 14 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 38 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Split up your flight from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Ministro Pistarini Airport and CAI include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
EZE is around 32 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 36 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to CAI? Unwind in a hotel near Ministro Pistarini Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the center of Cairo takes around 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometers away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$614 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport. Return flights start from $1,293. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from Buenos Aires to CAI. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Cairo in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Buenos Aires to CAI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap flights from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cairo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cairo right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Buenos Aires to Cairo International Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili are attractions you won't want to skip in Cairo.
Complete your Cairo trip with a car rental
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