Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
5 hours 15 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. London is 2 hours behind Cairo and operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Take your pick of 93 weekly flights from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The 04:25 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight available from CAI to LHR. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways runs direct flights from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if your schedule allows.
We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between CAI and LHR include:
Vienna International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
To see if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CAI to LHR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is R 2,178. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,790. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap tickets from CAI to LHR, book your trip 9 months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Located around 21 kilometres from central Cairo, Cairo International Airport can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
After a handy hotel near CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Reserve a hotel near LHR if you're on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport to central London takes about 57 minutes in a car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. To skip the crowds, head to London in February.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to London Heathrow Airport for July if you want to explore London during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CAI to LHR sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about London
Start your London trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from CAI to LHR, check out our range of hotel options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are major attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
Look at your options for travelling to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). They're alternative international airports serving London.
Complete your London trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to London Heathrow Airport — now it's time to find somewhere 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 London.