Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Mexico City is eight hours behind Cairo, where Cairo International Airport is located. Mexico City runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your CAI to Mexico City flight.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from CAI to Mexico City with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
CAI is about 18 kilometers from central Cairo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Mexico City? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CAI:
When it comes to Cairo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.38% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Mexico City
$511 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Mexico City flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $959. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from CAI to Mexico City, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Scoring cheap tickets from Cairo International Airport to Mexico City is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across every month and snap up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to the center of Mexico City takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 8 kilometers away.
Traveling to the center by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Cairo International Airport to Mexico City. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Follow your own route with a Benito Juarez International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from INFINITY RENT, MEX or America and chase adventure across Mexico City and beyond.
Booking your ride from Benito Juarez International Airport around four weeks before your flight from CAI to Mexico City can help you get the best possible rate.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
After your flight from Cairo International Airport to Mexico City has landed, you can make your way to the city center in around 55 minutes by car. Central Mexico City is roughly 40 kilometers from Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the center will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Unpack and relax not long after your CAI to Mexico City flight at Verticca Hotel. This comfy accommodation option is an easy drive from NLU.
Europcar, MEX and Keddy By Europcar make picking up a Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at NLU will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Mexico City
Travel to Mexico City in peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Cairo International Airport to Mexico City during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Before locking in your Cairo International Airport to Mexico City flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Mexico City, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to Mexico City in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
More about Mexico City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Mexico City right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Cairo International Airport to Mexico City:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Chapultepec Park, Zocalo and National Museum of Anthropology are essential stops on your Mexico City itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Guadalajara is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen Mexico City. Around 467 kilometers away to the west, popular attractions include Teatro Degollado, Portales Tlaquepaque Park and Zoologico Guadalajara.
Puebla is another essential stop in Mexico and is around 105 kilometers south-east of Mexico City. No journey is complete without a visit to Mirador de Los Fuertes, Cuexcomate and Street of Candies.