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You can get flights to Cairo with Emirates, Air France, Delta Air Lines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Egypt Air, Ethiopian Air, and United Airlines.

From New York City, travelers can hop onboard the MTA buses, which stop at subway stations. In case you are leaving midtown Manhattan, you can take the subway to Queens and then board the Q70 bus to the airport. The cost per trip is approximately $2.75.

You can find cozy accommodations at various luxury hotels located within the airport. The Le Meridien Hotel connects to T3 through a pedestrian walkway and is the closest hotel offering unrivaled service. Located just 5min away from the terminal is the Novotel Hotel, which also has a free shuttle service.

There is a car rental office located in the arrivals area of T3 within walking distance of the arrivals gate at Terminal 1. Whether you prefer SUVs, vans, or compact luxury vehicles, Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget, and Alamo car rentals have all these and more vehicles to suit your needs.

Yes, those passengers looking for a nonstop flight from New York to Cairo are in luck. Egypt Air offers nonstop flights from both JFK and EWR to Cairo. If you choose a different airline or airport, you will most likely have to board a flight with one stop.

Aside from Cairo itself, this airport serves as the gateway to many other beautiful destinations in Egypt. From this airport, you can make your way to Tanta in the north or Alexandria on the northern coast. Alternatively, you could head south to Beni Suef or Faiyum.

Yes, rideshare apps such as Uber operate from the Cairo International Airport, so this is a viable option for transport to the city center. When you land and order your ride, be sure to note the pickup point in the app as it can be subject to change.

Yes, if you need to change some US dollars into Egyptian pounds upon arrival, you will find plenty of currency exchange offices in the arrivals area both landside and airside. These are operated by United Bank, ADIB, Bank of Alexandria, and many more companies. There are multiple locations in each terminal so you can’t miss them.

If you’re not flying directly from New York to Cairo, your flight will most likely have one stop. This stop will depend on the airline you choose to fly with. For example, ITA Airways stops in Rome (FCO), British Airways stops in London (LHR), and Swiss Airlines stops in Zurich (ZRH). You may also encounter some two-stop options on board Swiss Airlines with stops in both Geneva (GVA) and ZRH.

American citizens making the journey from New York to Cairo will need a valid passport for the trip. You will also need a tourist visa, which you can obtain upon arrival at the Cairo Airport for a fee.

Among airlines operating New York to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Egyptair operates flights between New York and Cairo.

Flights from New York to Cairo may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $590 round-trip via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared to $962 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from New York to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 10% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the New York to Cairo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $869 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $943, a difference of $74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Cairo route, 54% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 39 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York to Cairo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum and Cairo International Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 10:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 11:16 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% below the route average of $908. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from New York to Cairo takes 10h 16m, covering 5,604 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New York to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $352, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating New York to Cairo flights. 46% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 14m, compared with 16h 29m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 42m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Round-trip flights from New York to Cairo range from $773 to $1,125, with an average of $908 over the past 12 months. Anything below $773 counts as a good deal.