Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
4 hours 35 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport. Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam and operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport start from 09:45 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The last departure is the 15:40 option with EgyptAir. Overall, there are 10 weekly services from AMS to CAI.
Flying during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Cairo (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a breeze with EgyptAir. This popular carrier runs direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport.
To break up your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the AMS - CAI route include:
Brussels Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Egypt, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you all the necessary information, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from AMS to CAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$263 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport. A return flight starts from $471. These fares can change based on availability.
Book 3 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from AMS to CAI.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
The journey from central Amsterdam to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol takes about 1 hour and 3 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 23 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near AMS? If you've booked an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Cairo International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from AMS to CAI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by finding a great stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from AMS to CAI, browse our range of hotel options including:
Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum are a couple of top attractions to add to your Cairo must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Khan El-Khalili.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Cairo.