Travelling from Toronto to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Explore your options for departing Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
Hop on a direct flight from Toronto to Cairo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 25 minutes.
Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 6 hours ahead of Toronto.
With 8 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the most popular route. EgyptAir operates the earliest flight at 12:45. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from YYZ to CAI is with EgyptAir at 15:35.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Toronto to CAI.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Get there in one go from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Cairo International Airport (CAI) operate from here.
When leaving from YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to Cairo International Airport with EgyptAir.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto, YYZ can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) offers nonstop flights from Toronto to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Board your direct flight from Toronto to CAI with EgyptAir. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of YTZ.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Toronto to Cairo International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and CAI:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Toronto to CAI? Unwind in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Cairo International Airport. Book 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.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Cairo International Airport is $522. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,209. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Toronto to CAI.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Toronto to Cairo International Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when the fares drop. Timing is key for finding flight tickets from Toronto to CAI.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Cairo International Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to Cairo. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
Book your flight from Toronto to CAI for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairo to range from 22ºC to 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Cairo International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
After booking your flight from Toronto to Cairo International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cairo:
One of the best ways to experience Cairo is to explore its popular attractions. Highlights include Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
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