Flying from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is one hour ahead of Bologna and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BLQ to CAI flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cairo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BLQ and CAI include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, ₹ 12,585 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 30,391. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from BLQ to CAI, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cairo International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from BLQ to CAI couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guglielmo Marconi Airport, data shows 74.23% of flights complete their journey on time.
Guglielmo Marconi Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Bologna. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BLQ. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're catching a late Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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.
Reserving your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible 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 to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from BLQ to CAI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 8ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north-west of Cairo, a visit to Alexandria will keep you on the go. Check out popular 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 journey is complete without seeing Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.