Cairo to Warsaw (CAI–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CAI–WAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,614 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: MS | 7 | 7M8 | 4h10 | – | Star Alliance | MS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Warsaw.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
The SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
CAI–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to WAW
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CAI to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to WAW ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,614 miles (2,597 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.