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Cairo

Cairo International Airport

HECA
691
Flights/Day
09:55
Local Time
Cairo
Timezone
322ft
Elevation
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Current Conditions
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IFR
15°C
Clear Sky • 7kt • 2mi • 1024.00"
Observed: 07:30 UTC
IFR — Instrument Flight Rules: Low ceiling or visibility, delays likely.
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08:00
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Few (1-2 oktas) Scattered (3-4) Broken (5-7) Overcast (8) | CLR = Clear 25k = 25,000 ft ceiling
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TAF valid until 14:00 local time
About Cairo International Airport

Cairo's desert location means dust and sand can reduce visibility. Generally light turbulence except during khamsin wind events.

Is Cairo Airport turbulent?

Cairo faces the Khamaseeni dust storms that sweep in from the Sahara, particularly in spring. The April 2025 event brought winds of 60-80 km/h and reduced visibility below 1km across northern Egypt. Temperatures during these storms can soar to 40C. Outside of dust season, Cairo's desert climate provides clear, stable flying conditions.

  • Khamaseeni storms bring 60-80 km/h winds and visibility below 1km
  • Cairo averages 10 fog days per year (September-March)
  • Spring dust storms can last several days
What is a Khamaseeni storm?

The Khamaseeni is a hot southwesterly wind that carries sand and dust from the Sahara, typically occurring in spring. These low-pressure systems bring soaring temperatures and dramatically reduced visibility. In severe events, schools close and port operations halt. The storms usually last 1-3 days and are well-forecasted.

When is the best time to fly from Cairo?

Late autumn (October-November) and winter (December-February) offer clear, cool conditions. Spring (March-May) carries the highest Khamaseeni dust storm risk. Summer is extremely hot but usually clear. Avoid connecting through Cairo during active dust storm warnings.

Is turbulence at Cairo dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Cairo?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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SM52
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IST 11:40 Local -- Forecast
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BCN 11:40 Local -- Forecast
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Sky Angkor
AAN 11:40 Local -- Forecast
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SV300
Saudia
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G9598
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SHJ 11:50 Local -- Forecast
NP191
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SAW 11:50 Local -- Forecast
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Air Arabia
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SM SM805
10:00
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CAI FCO
NE NE6418
10:00
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CAI LXR
SM SM52
10:00
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CAI YNB
NE NE180
10:00
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CAI AUH
MS MS914
10:00
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CAI AMS
MS MS757
10:00
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CAI MED
SM SM953
10:00
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CAI JED
MS MS4271
10:00
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CAI ASW
Q41900
10:00
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CAI ATH
A3933
10:00
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CAI MXP
SM SM2803
10:00
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CAI TIF
NE NE134
10:00
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CAI ADE
DH101
10:05
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CAI ASW
NE NE10
10:05
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CAI MUC
MS MS787
10:10
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CAI AGP
NP NP6113
10:10
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CAI ATH
MS MS747
10:15
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CAI IST
TK TK691
10:15
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CAI CPH
MS MS759
10:15
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CAI JED
SM SM2441
10:15
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CAI KWI
KU KU542
10:15
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CAI ASW
MS MS84
10:15
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CAI AUH
MS MS914
10:20
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CAI AGP
NP NP6113
10:20
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CAI BGW
NP NP155
airbus a320-232
10:25
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CAI YNB
NE NE180
10:25
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CAI MED
XY XY794
10:30
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CAI BRU
MS MS725
10:30
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CAI RUH
SM SM461
10:30
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CAI BIO
NE NE1333
10:30
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CAI LXR
NP NP73
10:30
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CAI ELQ
NE NE140
10:30
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CAI RUH
XY XY264
10:35
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CAI JED
SM SM477
10:35
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CAI BER
MS MS731
10:35
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CAI HAS
NP NP139
10:40
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CAI BJZ
NE NE7738
10:40
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CAI RUH
SV SV310
10:40
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CAI FRA
MS MS785
10:40
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CAI JED
SM SM477
10:40
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CAI VRN
NO7481
10:40
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CAI QYF
JQ JQ
10:45
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CAI DMM
F3912
airbus a320-251n
10:45
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CAI HRG
MS MS46
boeing 737-85r
10:45
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CAI KWI
KU KU542
10:45
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CAI FRA
MS MS785
10:45
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CAI VIE
MS MS797
10:50
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CAI ASW
SM SM92
10:55
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MS MS767
10:55
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CAI ELQ
NE NE140
11:00
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MS MS3950
11:00
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CAI SSH
SM SM4
11:00
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CAI ELQ
2S140
11:00
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CAI MXP
SM SM805
11:00
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CAI BCN
MS MS767
11:00
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CAI KAN
MS MS550
11:05
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CAI JUB
MS MS859
11:10
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CAI IST
B5396
11:10
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CAI LXR
SM SM50
atr 72-600
11:15
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CAI BCN
MS MS767
11:15
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CAI HRG
SM SM22
11:20
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CAI ASW
ZA ZA85
11:20
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CAI SSH
NE NE46
11:25
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CAI BER
MS MS731
11:25
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CAI FCO
SM SM2817
11:30
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CAI MED
MS MS6223
11:30
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CAI DMM
NP NP331
11:30
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CAI PRG
MS MS789
11:30
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CAI ADE
DH101
11:30
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CAI LXR
SM SM52
11:30
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CAI RAE
NP NP123
11:30
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CAI LXR
SM SM69
11:30
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CAI FCO
QF QF337
11:30
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CAI LXR
SM SM62
11:30
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CAI ISU
IA IA104
11:35
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CAI GYD
J25042
11:40
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CAI IST
B5282
11:40
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CAI MAD
NP NP7317
11:40
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CAI BCN
X9993
11:40
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CAI JED
XY XY578
11:40
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CAI ASW
SM SM137
11:40
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CAI BCN
NP NP6601
11:40
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CAI AAN
ZA ZA171
11:45
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CAI ELQ
NP NP105
11:45
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CAI JED
F3756
11:45
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CAI JED
SV SV300
11:50
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CAI SHJ
G9598
11:50
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CAI SAW
NP NP191
11:50
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CAI DEL
MS MS973
11:50
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CAI JED
NP NP127
11:55
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CAI TUU
G9 G9599
airbus a320-214
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