Travelling from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Aswan Daraw and Cairo share the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 157 Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 00:40 Air Cairo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:50 with EgyptAir.
To ensure you catch your ASW to CAI flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport. When you're ready to start your Cairo holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this memorable corner of Egypt:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
Nile Air is the most punctual carrier that offers ASW to CAI flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$43 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $136. These prices may change depending on availability.
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April is the cheapest month for flights from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Aswan International Airport (ASW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Aswan International Airport, 50.11% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Aswan International Airport from central Aswan Daraw, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
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Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Cairo in April.
When reserving your flight from Aswan International Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ASW to CAI around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.