Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Barcelona is one hour behind Cairo and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from nine weekly Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Vueling is the earliest flight available. Vueling operates the last service of the day at 23:25.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CAI to BCN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
EgyptAir has direct flights from Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if your schedule allows.
EgyptAir is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a reliable 88.0% of services arriving on schedule, Vueling has the best on-time record for CAI to BCN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CAI and BCN:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
At the moment, ر.ق. 328 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 694. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAI to BCN.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CAI to BCN.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to Cairo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Cairo to Cairo Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to CAI:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near BCN instead:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and discover Barcelona and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Barcelona Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona Airport to central Barcelona has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Barcelona based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Cairo Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you want to go to Barcelona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to BCN in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria are key reasons to visit.
