Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 20 minutes.
Abu Dhabi is two hours ahead of Cairo and observes the UTC+4 timezone.
Flights from CAI to AUH start from 01:30 — the first with Etihad Airways. The latest departure is at 23:55 with EgyptAir. Overall, there are 49 weekly Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport flights.
Your CAI to AUH flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Abu Dhabi (and then other parts of the United Arab Emirates) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Etihad Airways.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for CAI to AUH flights is Etihad Airways.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAI and AUH:
Riyadh Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
At the moment, P8,720 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is P18,893. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CAI to AUH.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CAI to AUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
Of the departures from Cairo Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
Cairo Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CAI:
Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AUH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Zayed International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar and venture far and wide through Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Boost your chances of scoring the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Zayed International Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The quietest month for a flight from Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport is May, while December is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Abu Dhabi based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Cairo Airport to Zayed International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with the temperature ranging from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to AUH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates just waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometers north-east of Abu Dhabi, a trip to Dubai will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Sharjah is another favourite destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 145 kilometers north-east of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without seeing Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
