Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, Reykjavik is 2 hours behind Cairo.
To ensure you catch your flight from CAI to Reykjavik, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from CAI to Reykjavik with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Travelling from central Cairo to CAI takes approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near CAI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Reykjavik
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik is $258. The cheapest price for a return flight is $495. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAI to Reykjavik if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik.
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Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to central Reykjavik is roughly 48 kilometres. It'll take you around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to KEF if you have a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
After your flight from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 6 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik International Airport (RKV).
You can expect the trip to take about 23 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to RKV. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from CAI to Reykjavik:
Best time to go to Reykjavik
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik. To skip the crowds, head to Reykjavik in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with the temperature ranging between 8ºC and 15ºC. Lock in your flights from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -6ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from CAI to Reykjavik sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
After booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Reykjavik:
Hallgrimskirkja silhouette and Perlan are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Reykjavik itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Iceland.
Complete your Reykjavik trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Cairo International Airport to Reykjavik to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find everything you need to know about car rentals in Reykjavik, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.