Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo two hours ahead of Manchester.
Each week, there are eight Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, take the 13:30 EgyptAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 14:30 with EgyptAir.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MAN to CAI flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
EgyptAir is your ticket to exploring Cairo (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Egypt!). Browse the direct flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that operates MAN to CAI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between MAN and CAI:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
$201 is the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from $349. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book four months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MAN to CAI.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAN to CAI.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights departing from Manchester Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MAN. Whether you have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Follow your own route with a Cairo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Cairo Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cairo in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to CAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Egypt just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are highlights.
