Cheap flights to Egypt
When most people think of Egypt, images of bustling Cairo streets, the Great Pyramids of Giza, rolling sand dunes, and the infamous Nile River, are conjured up. But this ancient land has so much more to offer travelers.
The city of Cairo with its archeological treasures is still the top destination in Egypt, and its large international airport is one of the busiest destinations out of all flights to Africa. In addition to Cairo, Egypt's resort cities have been gaining ground steadily among travelers. A few of these include Sharm-el-Sheikh, which is well known among Europeans, and Hurghada, which is equally popular. When you use Webjet you can quickly find cheap flights to Egypt on any airline. In addition you'll be able to find the best days to fly for the lowest possible price.
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights to Egypt
Peak tourist season in Egypt is Winter from December to February, so airfare and accomodations tend to be higher. Being that it is often unbearably hot during the summer, which runs June to August, Egypt's tourism volumes thin out a bit (except for coastal resort areas) during these months. This means great deals for travelers who can take the heat. The month of Ramadan is also a less popular time to visit, as many restaurants close for the month, and alcohol isn't available. Travelers looking to immerse themselves in a true cultural experience while avoiding throngs of tourists could try to journey to Egypt during this important Muslim holiday. If summer or Ramadan doesn't appeal to you but you still want cheap flights to Egypt, it would favorable to plan your trip for the shoulder season.
Finding Cheap Flights to Egypt
Our Egypt Flight Deals page is a great resource for quickly spotting cheap flights to Egypt.
Shoulder Season:
Spring (March and April)
These two months are some of the best times to visit Egypt, in terms of both favorable weather and low-cost flights. Weather is warm, but not nearly as scorching as summer, and the country has just come off it's peak season so crowds tend to be thinner.
Airfare to Egypt
With its blazing-hot summers, Egypt is mostly a seasonal destination, though with business travelers Cairo itself stays busy throughout the year. Generally, it's easy to find cheap flights to Egypt, especially if you are leaving from a major city in Europe. Some of the flights are charters, though there is no shortage of scheduled commercial service.
Airlines that Fly to Egypt
Fly direct
Direct flights to Egypt are a bit limited from the U.S., but there are a few available that operate to Cairo International Airport, Luxor International Airport, El Nouzha Airport (a bit southeast of Alexandria). From New York you can get a direct flight to Cairo via EgyptAir, Delta Air Lines, and Continental Airlines.
One-stop flights to Egypt
When you choose an indirect flight, you can often have an easier timer finding cheap flights to Egypt. There are indirect flights to Cairo from Washington DC, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston on BMI; from Washington DC, Chicago, Boston and New York on Iberia; from Los Angeles, Houston, Boston, and Atlanta via Delta Air Lines; from New York and Boston via Emirates. If you're looking to get to Alexandria indirectly, there are connecting flights from New York, Chicago and Washington DC via Qatar Airways.