Traveling from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Seattle. Explore your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) when searching for a flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Cairo is nine hours ahead of Seattle. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which runs on the UTC+2 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Seattle to CAI.
If you're taking off during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Seattle to CAI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA reach their destination on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seattle to LKE in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Seattle to CAI flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near CAI and get cozy, quick:
Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Seattle to Cairo International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is around 18 kilometers from central Cairo. How long it'll take to get there in a car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$365 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Cairo International Airport. A return flight starts at $715. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Seattle to CAI. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Seattle to Cairo International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport (CAI). August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Lock in a Seattle to CAI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
More about Cairo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cairo right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Seattle to Cairo International Airport:
Your visit to Cairo won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometers north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 153 kilometers north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.