Travelling from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Glasgow is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Glasgow.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Glasgow to CAI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
Popular months like June or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Glasgow to CAI. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
The distance from central Glasgow to GLA is about 14 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and CAI:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 53 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 38 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Glasgow to CAI, chill out in one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you have a late flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near CAI:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo takes about 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport is RM1,001. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,772. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Glasgow to CAI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Cairo. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Cairo. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Glasgow to CAI during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 8ºC and 22ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport.
More about Cairo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Cairo right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to Cairo International Airport:
Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum are just two of the big attractions to add to your Cairo itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Khan El-Khalili.
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