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Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Cairo, Egypt

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Cairo from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Quebec City, fares to Cairo usually run between $1150 and $1600. The best fare spotted recently is $1390.

Cairo is the sprawling capital of Egypt, a vast, ancient metropolis on the Nile and the gateway to the pyramids of Giza. It buzzes with historic mosques, chaotic bazaars, and thousands of years of layered history. From the last wonder of the ancient world to a tea glass in a back-alley cafe, this is a city that will amaze you at every turn!

When to go

The cooler months (October to April) are the most comfortable for sightseeing. Summers are intensely hot, especially around the desert pyramids.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

From eastern Canada, Cairo takes at least one connection, commonly through a European hub such as Paris, Frankfurt, or London, or a Gulf hub like Doha or Dubai. Depending on your departure city, you'll link up through Montreal or Toronto before the transatlantic leg.

What to see and do

  • Exploring the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Wandering the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
  • Touring Islamic Cairo's historic mosques

Good to know before you go

The currency is the Egyptian pound and Arabic is the language, though English is common in tourism. Getting around, the cheap and clean Cairo Metro is a lifesaver for skipping the city's famously heavy traffic, while ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem are easy and let you avoid haggling over fares; a rental car is not recommended given the intense driving. Agree on taxi prices in advance and dress modestly at religious sites.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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