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    "Key": "CAI-WAS",
    "orig": {
      "code": "CAI",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Cairo",
      "fullCity": "Cairo, Egypt",
      "airport": "Cairo Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "WAS",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Washington",
      "fullCity": "Washington, United States",
      "airport": "Ronald Reagan National Airport"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Washington, D.C. (IAD or DCA). With one stop, typical total travel time ranges from 14 to 17 hours, depending on the layover city and duration. Common one-stop routes via European hubs like Frankfurt or London often take around 14 to 15 hours eastbound, while the return flight from Washington to Cairo is usually about an hour shorter due to prevailing tailwinds."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "Are there any direct flights from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "EgyptAir flies nonstop from Cairo to Washington Dulles (IAD) up to 10 times a week, with flights on Monday through Saturday. There is no Sunday service, and departures are spread across late evening and one just after midnight.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.",
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      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there visa requirements to travel from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "Yes — a visa or travel authorization is required for flights from Cairo to Washington. If you are an Egyptian citizen, you must obtain a U.S. visa (typically a B-1/B-2 visitor visa) before travel; ESTA is not available for Egyptian passport holders. If you are a U.S. citizen, you do not need a visa to enter the U.S., but you will need a valid U.S. passport. For the return flight from Washington to Cairo: U.S. citizens require a visa for Egypt, which can be obtained on arrival at Cairo Airport for tourism (valid 30 days) or in advance from an Egyptian consulate. Egyptian citizens returning home do not need a visa for Egypt."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Washington is during the low-season months of April, September, October, and August, with average fares as low as $757 in April. Prices peak in the high-season months of June, December, and July, when average fares climb to around $1,095 in June. Shoulder months like November, February, January, and March fall in between.",
        "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "For flights from Cairo to Washington, the best fares are generally found when booking 2 to 5 weeks before departure, with an average price around $1,109. Booking very early (about 6 months out) can occasionally yield a slightly lower fare, but prices tend to be stable within that 2–5 week window, and last-minute bookings are typically more expensive.",
        "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row. For this route, fares for the requested travel direction were unavailable, so the pattern shown is derived from the reverse direction, which shares the same seasonal demand cycle.",
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      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "Yes, EgyptAir operates nonstop red‑eye flights from Cairo (CAI) to Washington Dulles (IAD). They run seven weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with departures typically around 10:55 PM, 11:20 PM, or 11:55 PM. The flights arrive the next morning.",
        "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.",
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      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "EgyptAir is the only airline flying nonstop from Cairo to Washington, operating up to 10 weekly flights to Dulles (IAD). Service runs daily except Sunday, with multiple late‑night departures. No per‑carrier median fare is available for this route. Other carriers may also serve it, often via a connection in Europe or the Middle East.",
        "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.",
        "toolsUsed": [
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      },
      "q8": {
        "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Cairo and Washington?",
        "answer": "Typical layover cities include Istanbul, Frankfurt, London, and Paris. These hubs offer competitive total travel times, with Istanbul often providing a geographically efficient routing and Frankfurt known for smooth connections. London and Paris add broad transatlantic options, though transit visas may be required for some nationalities, so check entry rules in advance."
      },
      "q9": {
        "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "On‑time reliability is generally good, though Cairo’s air traffic and security procedures can cause evening delays. Early departures on EgyptAir or United often perform best."
      },
      "q10": {
        "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Washington?",
        "answer": "April to May and September to October offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists than summer."
      },
      "q11": {
        "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, a valid U.S. visa or ESTA, proof of onward/return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any required vaccination certificates."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "Which airport should I use in Washington?",
        "answer": "Washington Dulles is the primary international gateway, with more long‑haul flights and United’s hub. Reagan National is closest to downtown and the monuments, convenient for domestic connections. Baltimore‑Washington serves as a low‑cost alternative but is farther from central DC."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Cairo Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "To reach Cairo International Airport (CAI) from downtown Cairo, you can use public transportation like the Airport Bus Service or the nearby Cairo Metro (with a shuttle connection), hail a taxi or ride-share, or drive and park. Taxis and ride-shares are the most popular and generally fastest, offering door-to-door convenience, while public buses are cheaper but slower. Driving yourself is possible, with parking available at the airport.",
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            "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:21:32Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:39:30Z"
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      },
      "q14": {
        "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Washington airport?",
        "answer": "Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Several nearby hotels, such as the Courtyard Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National Airport and the Crystal City Marriott at Reagan National Airport, offer free shuttle service to and from the airport.",
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            "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/washington-reagan-airport-guide.htm",
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            "time_published": "2026-01-07T21:56:17Z"
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            "time_published": "2026-04-22T18:33:09Z"
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      "q15": {
        "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Ronald Reagan National Airport?",
        "answer": "Ronald Reagan National Airport has an interfaith chapel on the departures level of Terminal 1 near the America's Quietest Room and a meditation room pre-security in Terminal 2 on the ticketing level across from the National Hall. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the airport by connecting to the \\\\\"FlyReagan\\\\\" network. Currency exchange offices are not listed among the airport's services.",
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      },
      "q17": {
        "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Cairo and Washington, so all flights connect. On the long-haul leg, the most common aircraft are the Boeing 777 (including the -300ER variant) and the Airbus A350, with other widebodies like the Boeing 787, Airbus A380-800, and Airbus A340-600 also appearing. The shorter connecting leg typically uses narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 family or Boeing 737, though some connections use another widebody. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these international flights, though specifics depend on the airline and aircraft.",
        "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.",
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      "q20": {
        "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Cairo?",
        "answer": "In Cairo Airport's Terminal 2, the Emirates Lounge welcomes First and Business Class passengers as well as Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members, offering seating for 152 with dining and relaxation space. The Ahlein Premium Lounge and Ahlein-Emerald Lounge are also in Terminal 2, accessible via programs like Priority Pass or by paying at the door, providing comfortable seating and refreshments. Across Terminals 1, 2, and 3, the CAC Lounge by Plaza Premium Lounge & EAS is available to Priority Pass members and walk-in guests, featuring Wi-Fi and light snacks.",
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            "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/CAI",
            "title": "American Express Lounges at Cairo International Airport | Amex US",
            "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z"
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            "url": "https://www.emirates.com/media-centre/emirates-opens-first-dedicated-airport-lounge-in-cairo",
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      "q21": {
        "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "Baggage allowance on Cairo–Washington flights varies by airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets often do not include a free checked bag, while standard international economy typically permits one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins usually offer more generous allowances."
      },
      "q22": {
        "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Cairo to Washington?",
        "answer": "Flights from Cairo to Washington typically offer Economy, Premium Economy on select airlines, and flat-bed Business class; First class is uncommon."
      },
      "q23": {
        "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?",
        "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby on this international route, while restrictive economy fares typically do not."
      }
    }
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