Egypt · direct from 2 UK airports
Cairo
Sphinx International Airport is the closest airport to the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Saqqara: the oldest stone pyramid
Photo: Berthold Werner · CC BY 3.0
The Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt, among tombs with painted walls.
WhereAbout 25 miles from the airport (SPX)
Getting thereAbout 45 minutes' drive south.
Direct flights to Cairo from the UK
2 UK airports fly direct · hover or tap one
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luton | easyJet | All year | 2,188 mi |
| Manchester | easyJet | Nov to Mar | 2,309 mi |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Cairo by month
19°Jan
20°Feb
24°Mar
28°Apr
32°May
35°Jun
35°Jul
35°Aug
33°Sep
30°Oct
25°Nov
20°Dec
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 10° | 1 |
| February | 20° | 11° | 2 |
| March | 24° | 13° | 1 |
| April | 28° | 16° | 1 |
| May | 32° | 19° | 1 |
| June | 35° | 22° | 1 |
| July | 35° | 24° | 1 |
| August | 35° | 24° | 1 |
| September | 33° | 23° | 1 |
| October | 30° | 20° | 0 |
| November | 25° | 16° | 1 |
| December | 20° | 12° | 1 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Cairo weatherbox). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- You need a visa: buy an e-visa online before you go, or a visa on arrival at the airport (US$30 in cash; at Cairo, US$36 by card).
- Your passport must expire at least 6 months after you arrive and have a blank page.
From the Foreign Office's Egypt travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.