Travelling from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo two hours behind Sharjah.
Flights from SHJ to CAI start at 02:50 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The latest departure is at 22:40 with Air Arabia. In total, you can choose from 42 weekly Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SHJ to CAI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport, so getting to Cairo (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Arabia is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Air Arabia is the most punctual carrier that operates SHJ to CAI flights, with 75.59% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SHJ and CAI:
Dammam Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Bahrain Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharjah Airport (SHJ) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
ر.ق. 543 is currently the best price for a one-way Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,032. These fares may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from SHJ to CAI, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SHJ to CAI.
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Handy information about Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
76% of flights that depart Sharjah Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Sharjah to Sharjah Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to SHJ:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Grab a Cairo Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo Airport to the centre of Cairo has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cairo in March.
Book your flight from Sharjah Airport to Cairo Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 39ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SHJ to CAI sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Cairo, now it's time to discover other corners of Egypt. Journey around 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its top sights. From Bibliotheca Alexandria to Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are the start of reasons to visit.
