Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is five hours ahead of Santiago and is in 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 way, you can comfortably catch your SCL to CAI flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SCL and CAI:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
P41,842 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P67,415. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SCL to CAI if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SCL to CAI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your preferred 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 Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cairo International Airport.
Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SCL make it to their destination as scheduled 82.58% of the time.
Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Santiago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to SCL:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel near CAI if you're on a late Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and experience more of Cairo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, Cairo is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cairo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SCL to CAI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without dropping by Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.