Traveling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo three hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
Leave enough time to make your HYD to CAI flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HYD and CAI:
Kuwait International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is $207. A round-trip ticket is currently $374. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from HYD to CAI, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
When it comes to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.37% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from central Hyderabad, it takes about 45 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HYD? If you've booked an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometers from the center of Cairo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Cairo. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HYD to CAI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Around 177 kilometers north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.