Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between CMB and CAI are:
Hamad International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
To see whether you need a visa to enter Egypt, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the latest information, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CMB to CAI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
249 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport. A return flight starts from 403 €. These fares may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from CMB to CAI, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The journey from central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport takes around 1 hour and 31 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 39 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a handy hotel close to CMB? If you're on an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 31 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Cairo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to visit Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CMB to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip right by finding an amazing place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from CMB to CAI, browse our accommodation options including:
Giza pyramids and Egyptian Museum are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Cairo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Khan El-Khalili.
Complete your Cairo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Cairo International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Cairo.