Route cheat-sheet

• Airports: Cape Town (CPT) → Cairo (CAI)
• Typical duration: 1-stop via a Middle East/African hub; directs are uncommon
• Airline patterns: commonly via ADD/DOH/IST depending on schedule
• Best booking window: 8–16+ weeks for long-haul/leisure peaks; 3–8 weeks for regional business.
• Peak price drivers: SA school holidays, regional conferences, and big events at destination.

How to win this route (strategy)

Museum timings, heat management, modest dress norms at religious sites, Nile cruise windows.

Practical tactics before you buy

• Museum/temple hours are best early morning—plan flights that allow rest then an early start.
• Summer heat: aim for evening arrivals and dawn touring; hydrate and wear sun protection.
• Dress codes apply at some sites—pack accordingly; verify local norms.
• If adding a Nile cruise, lock cruise dates first, then anchor flights around embark/disembark windows.

Baggage & fare brands (plain English)

• Economy Light/Basic: cabin-only; strict size/weight. Add checked bag at booking if you’ll need it.
• Standard/Flex: includes checked bag(s) and friendlier changes—often cheaper than add-ons later.
• Sports/dive/photo gear: check special-item rules; prebook where airlines allow.
• If plans can change, weigh fare difference vs flexible fare brand up-front.

Connections & hub quality

• Prefer same-terminal connections above the official minimum connection time (MCT).
• If self-connecting across tickets, buy a larger buffer and avoid last flights of the day.
• Red-eye considerations: landing late can simplify transfers; landing early can help meeting schedules.

On-arrival logistics — Cairo

• Time museum visits early; buy skip-the-line tickets where possible.
• Hydration and sun protection are essential for afternoon tours.
• Respect dress norms at religious/historic sites; check guidance before visiting.

Documents & health (verify official guidance)

• Check entry visa requirements for your passport and any transit countries—rules change.
• Ensure passport validity and blank pages meet the destination’s standards.
• Verify any health requirements (e.g., vaccination certificates) per official sources.
• Carry travel insurance that covers medical care and trip changes.

Book smarter on FMLT

• Search /flights/cape-town-to-cairo/ and add travellers/dates.
• Filter by bags, time of day, stops and fare flexibility.
• Compare fare brands line-by-line; include what you’ll need up-front.
• Secure checkout via major cards or instant EFT; your confirmation includes airline record locators.