Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is 4 hours.
Prague's timezone is UTC+1, making Prague one hour behind Cairo.
To ensure you catch your CAI to PRG flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Prague (and perhaps some other great corners of Czechia!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier operating CAI to PRG flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. These are the most popular stopovers between CAI and PRG:
Vienna International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight is $211. A return plane ticket is currently $362. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAI to PRG, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CAI to PRG.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights leaving Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to CAI:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PRG if you're on a late Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and discover Prague and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are popular providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
From Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Prague is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Prague based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to PRG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Czechia just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres south-east of Prague, a trip to Brno will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
Ostrava is another well-known destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No journey is complete without dropping by Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.