Fly from Al Ain to Cairo with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Al Ain to Cairo and travel between two locations that perfectly combine the ancient with the modern.
Cairo is Egypt’s storied capital where the pyramids reveal their mysteries and the Sphinx looks proudly towards the vibrant, energetic city. From the reign of King Tutankhamun to buzzing bazaars and contemporary towers, there’s so much to discover.
Book your flights online with Etihad Airways and travel back to the dawn of civilisation.
Flying from Al Ain to Cairo: FAQs
What is good to buy in Cairo?
Cairo is a wonderful place for shopping, with a mixture of modern shops and atmospheric bazaars, traditional goods and tourist souvenirs. While you’ll find miniature reproductions of the pyramids and Sphinx everywhere, you can also pick up more artisanal craft pieces, such as canopic jars, alabaster vases, cartouches and papyrus scrolls. If you’d like to capture the heady scents of Cairo, Egypt is also famous for its incense and perfumes.
What food is Cairo known for?
Cairo draws on the produce of the Nile to deliver a rich and diverse cuisine that is wonderful both in restaurants and at street food stalls. Delicious staples include koshary – a filling mix of macaroni, rice, chickpeas, lentils and tomato sauce – and ful, a dish of fava beans and spices served on pitta bread. You’ll also find falafel and shawarma served across the city.
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One of the wonders
There is only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world left standing – the pyramids at Giza. The undoubted highlight of a trip from Al Ain to Cairo, this complex of mysterious buildings – very little is known about the wondrous Great Sphinx, for example – are an unforgettable sight. If the magnificent exteriors aren’t enough, you can head inside the confines of Khufu’s vast tomb.
Spend time with Tutankhamun
The most famous of all of Egypt’s historical rulers, the story of Tutankhamun is so well known thanks to the rich legacy of items that have survived from his reign. At the wonderful Egyptian Museum, you’ll discover his solid gold mask, in addition to imposing statues, mummified kings and other glimpses of a world long lost but somehow preserved.