Cairo, Egypt's vast capital on the Nile, is one of the most visited cities in Africa and one of the shortest long-haul flights from the UK. A Plus Travel compares fares from UK airports to Cairo International Airport (CAI) for city breaks, family visits, Nile cruises and onward Red Sea holidays.
Direct flights operate from London and take roughly 4.5 to 5 hours, and there are also one-stop options through Istanbul, Doha, Dubai and other hubs that can be cheaper from regional airports. Cairo is also the connecting point for domestic flights to Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, which we can quote as a single booking.
October to April is the most comfortable period, with warm days and mild evenings. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 35°C, so sightseeing is best done early in the day.
The Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, Islamic Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar are the headline sights, and a Nile dinner cruise is a popular evening.
UK passport holders need a visa for Egypt, available as an e-visa or on arrival at the airport. The currency is the Egyptian pound. Entry rules and FCDO advice for different parts of Egypt change, so check the latest guidance before you travel. We confirm requirements when we quote.
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