Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Cairo is one hour ahead of Amsterdam and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
There are eight Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport flights every week.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your AMS to CAI flight.
Flying during a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is a breeze with EgyptAir. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport.
EgyptAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering AMS to CAI flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AMS and CAI:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Brussels International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
At the moment, $146 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $290. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from AMS to CAI by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Landing cheap flights from AMS to CAI is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near AMS:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cairo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Cairo Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Cairo in March.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cairo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AMS to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among its highlights.
