Cheap flights from Al Jiza (SPX)

Greater Cairo's secondary airport near the Giza pyramids

Sphinx International sits about 45 km west of central Cairo near the Giza pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. It is the secondary airport for Greater Cairo and was developed to relieve pressure on Cairo International. EgyptAir, Air Cairo and Nile Air operate the bulk of services, with selected European and Gulf carriers running scheduled and charter flights. Traffic levels remain modest but are growing.

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Airlines flying from Al Jiza (SPX)

Major carriers: EgyptAir, Air Cairo, Nile Air. Low-cost carriers: Air Cairo.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly out of SPX?
EgyptAir, Air Cairo and Nile Air operate the bulk of services from Sphinx, with selected European and Gulf carriers adding scheduled and charter flights. The route mix leans toward the Gulf, Saudi Arabia and a small set of European cities. Flightmussy compares every carrier in one search.
What is Cairo's IATA airport code?
Cairo's main airport is CAI (Cairo International) and the secondary airport is SPX (Sphinx International), about 45 km west near the Giza pyramids. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter combines both in one search so you don't miss savings on either side of the city.
How far is Sphinx Airport from central Cairo?
Sphinx International is about 45 km west of central Cairo, much closer to Giza and the pyramids than to downtown. Taxis reach Tahrir Square in 50-80 minutes depending on traffic; pre-booked transfers are standard for hotels in central Cairo.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SPX?
May, June and September typically deliver the lowest SPX fares, mirroring the broader Cairo market. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap reveals the cheapest week per route, and the multi-airport filter compares SPX with CAI side-by-side.

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