Traveling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is seven hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cairo Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and CAI:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cairo Airport flight is $377. A round-trip ticket right now is $844. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to CAI, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the flights that depart from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cairo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cairo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CAI:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cairo Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Cairo. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to CAI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometers north-west to Alexandria to tick off its must-visit sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometers north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.