Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport.
The timezone in Giza is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Dubai.
Flights from DXB to SPX start at 10:20 — the first with flydubai. The latest departure is at 22:00 with flydubai. Overall, you can choose from nine weekly Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport flights.
Your DXB to SPX flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Giza (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a snap with flydubai. This popular airline has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with flydubai on this route.
With 75.86% of services landing on schedule, flydubai is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to SPX flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and SPX:
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Antalya Airport
Muscat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Right now, $224 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $351. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from DXB to SPX by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to SPX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights that take off from Dubai Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Step off your Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option within easy reach of SPX, check out Prime Select West Sodic.
Follow your own route with a Sphinx International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Budget or Avis and see more of Giza and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Sphinx International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to central Giza
Sphinx International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Giza. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Giza. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Giza is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Sphinx International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DXB to SPX in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Giza, now it's time to explore more of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top attractions. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Giza, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
