Flying from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is one hour ahead of Rotterdam and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RTM to CAI flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RTM and CAI:
Antalya Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is P11,103. A return plane ticket is currently P23,161. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RTM to CAI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RTM to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
79.67% of flights that depart Rotterdam The Hague Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Rotterdam The Hague Airport from central Rotterdam, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to RTM? If you're boarding an early flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cairo International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cairo in April.
Book your flight from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RTM to CAI in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are key highlights.