Traveling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is six hours ahead of Charlotte and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CLT to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between CLT and CAI:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Currently, $339 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $628. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CLT to CAI. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CLT to CAI.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights that leave from Charlotte Douglas International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Charlotte to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 4 hours 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CLT? If you're catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and venture far and wide through Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cairo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CLT to CAI in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometers north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another well-known destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometers north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without dropping by Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.