Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Buenos Aires: what you need to know
The timezone in Buenos Aires is UTC-3. The city is five hours behind Cairo, where Cairo International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to get on your CAI to Buenos Aires flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from CAI to Buenos Aires, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Traveling from central Cairo to CAI takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near CAI:
Of the departures from Cairo International Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Buenos Aires
AED 2,507 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is AED 3,944. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from CAI to Buenos Aires if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up a cheap flight from CAI to Buenos Aires is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Find an affordable flight from Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP)
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield (AEP) is around 8 kilometers from the center of Buenos Aires. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near AEP:
Reserving your vehicle from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airfield around one week in advance of your flight from CAI to Buenos Aires can help you get the lowest rate.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE)
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Intl Airport (EZE) is around 32 kilometers from the center of Buenos Aires. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Traveling by public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to EZE. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your CAI to Buenos Aires flight:
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from EZE one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Buenos Aires
September is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Buenos Aires in December.
Book a Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires plane ticket with a departure in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from CAI to Buenos Aires around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Buenos Aires
After booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Buenos Aires, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Buenos Aires:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Teatro Colon and Recoleta Cemetery are attractions you won't want to skip in Buenos Aires.
Explore more of Argentina
Rosario is just one of the many places in Argentina waiting to be discovered once you've seen Buenos Aires. Around 274 kilometers away to the northwest, top sights here include Casa Natal Che Guevara, Monumento al Che Guevara and Casa Natal de Lionel Messi.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Argentina, head for Mar Del Plata, about 386 kilometers south of Buenos Aires. Teatro Colon, Playa Popular and Aquasol Water Park are among its highlights.
