Flying from Florence Airport (FLR) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, making Cairo one hour ahead of Florence.
Your FLR to CAI flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Florence Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between FLR and CAI include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Munich Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Florence Airport (FLR) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
$202 is the lowest price for a one-way Florence Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Return flights start at $404. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from FLR to CAI if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Florence Airport to Cairo Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from FLR to CAI is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Florence Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Florence Airport (FLR)
74% of flights that leave from Florence Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Florence Airport from central Florence, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Florence Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near FLR:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Florence Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Cairo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Florence Airport to Cairo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cairo in March.
Lock in your flight from Florence Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from FLR to CAI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If there's time to check out another corner of Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are among its highlights.
