Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 12 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, making Washington DC six hours behind Cairo.
Each week, there are four Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. To jet off early, select the 00:20 EgyptAir flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with EgyptAir.
Give yourself enough time to make your CAI to IAD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Travelling to Washington DC (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with EgyptAir. This popular airline has direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering CAI to IAD flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAI and IAD:
London Heathrow Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight is C$528. A return ticket is currently C$912. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from CAI to IAD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
63.38% of flights that take off from Cairo International Airport reach their destination on time.
Cairo International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near CAI? If you're catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel close to IAD if you're taking a late Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Washington DC in January.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you want to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAI to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another standout destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without dropping by Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.