Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cairo six hours ahead of Richmond.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your RIC to CAI flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Cairo International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RIC and CAI:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
₹ 49,900 is currently the best price for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Cairo International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 89,084. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to CAI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Cairo International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights that depart Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) reach their destination on schedule.
Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Cairo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near RIC:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Cairo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week before you travel.
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 driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is the busiest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Cairo International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Cairo in April.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
Port Said is another standout destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No journey is complete without visiting Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.
