Travelling from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 26 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Larnaca and Cairo have the same timezone (UTC+2).
You can choose from 17 weekly flights from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport. The 09:00 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight out between LCA and CAI. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 19:30 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Cairo (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Egypt!). Check out the direct flights from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
If you want to break up your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the LCA - CAI route include:
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from LCA to CAI, check whether you need a visa to enter Egypt. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
$167 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Return flights start from $381. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 1 month before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from LCA to CAI.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you'd like 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 Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Larnaca International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from central Larnaca. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 13 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to LCA:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Larnaca International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from LCA to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cairo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Cairo right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from LCA to CAI:
Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum are a couple of major attractions to put on your Cairo travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Khan El-Khalili.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe 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.