Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Abha Airport (AHB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Abha Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Abha is one hour ahead of Cairo and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are 11 Cairo Airport to Abha Airport flights. To jet off early, pick the 00:05 Nile Air flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:15 with Air Cairo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your CAI to AHB flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Cairo Airport to Abha Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Abha (and then other parts of Saudi Arabia) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Arabia Egypt.
Nile Air is the most punctual carrier operating CAI to AHB flights, with 77.27% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Abha Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CAI and AHB include:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Riyadh Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Abha Airport (AHB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to Abha Airport flight is P6,974. A round-trip plane ticket is currently P12,019. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CAI to AHB.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Abha Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Cairo Airport to Abha Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of the departures from Cairo Airport, 65% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Cairo to Cairo Airport is around 23 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near CAI? If you're catching an early flight from Cairo Airport to Abha Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Abha Airport (AHB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairo Airport to Abha Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near AHB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Abha Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Final Rentals or Key Car Rental to explore Abha and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Abha Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Abha Airport (AHB) to central Abha
Abha Airport is approximately 26 kilometers from the centre of Abha. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Abha Airport (AHB)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo Airport to Abha Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Abha based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Cairo Airport to Abha Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. June is the warmest month in Abha, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to AHB in January. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Abha is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 451 kilometers north-west of Abha, a visit to Mecca will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Almashar Alharam Mosque, Mecca and Masjid Al Khaif.
Looking for other great places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Head 56 kilometers north-east of Abha to Khamis Mushait. Tendaha Lake is one of the highlights in the area.