{"response": {"Key": "IAD-CAI", "orig": {"code": "IAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Washington", "fullCity": "Washington, United States", "airport": "Washington Intl Airport"}, "dest": {"code": "CAI", "type": "airport", "city": "Cairo", "fullCity": "Cairo, Egypt", "airport": "Cairo Intl Airport"}, "faq": {"q0": {"question": "What is the typical flight duration from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "Washington to Cairo is about 5,830 miles. A nonstop flight on EgyptAir typically takes 10 hours and 25 minutes eastbound, while the return leg against prevailing winds takes about 12 hours and 5 minutes.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["flight_schedule"]}, "q1": {"question": "Are there any direct flights from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "EgyptAir flies non‑stop from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Cairo (CAI) three times a week — on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays — departing at noon. The flight is the only non‑stop option on the route and takes roughly 10 hours 25 minutes eastbound.", "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, flight times and distances for this route come 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). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": ["route_airlines", "flight_schedule"]}, "q3": {"question": "What are the ground transportation options in Cairo?", "answer": "From Cairo Airport (CAI), the most-used option is a taxi, with official airport taxis available 24/7 and a trip to central Cairo taking 30–60 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem are widely used and offer a reliable alternative with upfront pricing. A Cairo Metro extension to the airport is planned but not yet operational, so mass transit requires a bus or taxi to the nearest station. Car rentals are available at the airport but driving in Cairo’s congested traffic is challenging for visitors. For the fastest trip outside peak hours, a pre-arranged private transfer or ride-hail is recommended.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Cairo", "title": "Transport in Cairo", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:21:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport%20in%20Cairo", "title": "Transport in Cairo", "time_published": "2026-04-27T17:21:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cairo_Airport", "title": "El Cairo Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:39:30Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Cairo%20Airport", "title": "El Cairo Airport", "time_published": "2023-03-09T20:05:13Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo_Metro", "title": "Cairo Metro", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-18T16:48:52Z"}]}, "q4": {"question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Washington to Cairo are April, September, and October, with average fares around $759, $836, and $850 respectively. The most expensive months are June, December, and July, where average prices climb to $1,095, $1,013, and $1,001.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["seasonal_prices"]}, "q5": {"question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "For flights from Washington to Cairo, the best time to book is roughly 3 to 6 weeks before departure, when average fares dip to around $1,107. Booking very early (about 6 months out) can occasionally yield the single lowest fare near $1,098, but waiting too long pushes prices up toward $1,190. For summer and holiday travel, demand is higher, so aiming for the earlier side of that window or adding a few weeks of buffer can help avoid peak pricing.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["booking_timing"]}, "q6": {"question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Washington Dulles to Cairo, but one-stop connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. These connect via Paris (CDG), London (LHR), Casablanca (CMN), Rome (FCO), or Zurich (ZRH) on Air France, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc, ITA Airways, or Swiss. The overnight leg typically departs between 16:30 and 22:25 and arrives at the European hub between 06:20 and 11:15 the following 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.", "toolsUsed": ["redeye_flights"]}, "q7": {"question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "EgyptAir operates non‑stop from Washington Dulles to Cairo, flying three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with a typical median fare around $1,408. No other carriers offer a direct non‑stop on this route, though connecting itineraries via European or Middle Eastern hubs are also available.", "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": ["route_airlines"]}, "q8": {"question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Washington and Cairo?", "answer": "Common layovers include Istanbul, Frankfurt, London, and Paris. Istanbul offers efficient transfers and a single-terminal hub, while Frankfurt and Paris provide broad connections. London may require a terminal change but keeps total travel time competitive."}, "q10": {"question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Cairo?", "answer": "October to April offers mild daytime temperatures and fewer tourists, making sightseeing comfortable."}, "q11": {"question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months from arrival, an Egyptian visa (single-entry e-visa available online), proof of onward or return travel, and a credit card for baggage fees. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from a country with risk of transmission."}, "q12": {"question": "Which airport should I use in Cairo?", "answer": "Cairo International Airport is the city's only commercial airport, located about 22 km northeast of downtown."}, "q14": {"question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Cairo airport?", "answer": "Cairo Airport has a 350-room hotel connected to Terminal 3 by a covered bridge, and the Le Méridien Cairo Airport is directly linked to Terminal 3 via a pedestrian bridge. There are no on‑site capsule hotels or sleeping pods, but many other hotels are within easy shuttle distance.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/cairo-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Cairo Airport Guide", "time_published": "2025-08-13T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/cairo-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "Cairo   Airport Reviews (CAI) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-04-21T13:48:24Z"}, {"url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/city/hotels-cairo-v4724.html", "title": "Discover Hotels in Cairo | Book at ALL.com", "time_published": "2025-01-20T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/caiam-le-meridien-cairo-airport/overview/?EM=DNM_LEMERIDIENCAIROAIRPORT.COM", "title": "Le Méridien Cairo Airport - Hotel Connected To Terminal 3 of CAI", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://activities.marriott.com/africa/egypt/cairo/activities/cairo_international_airport_cai_to_cairo_hotels_round_trip_private_transfer-XFF95T?property=CAIBR", "title": "Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cairo hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer", "time_published": "2026-04-08T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/cairo-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Cairo   Airport Lounges (CAI) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png"}]}, "q15": {"question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Cairo Intl Airport?", "answer": "Cairo International Airport (CAI) offers currency exchange services through several banks and exchange offices located in Terminals 2 and 3, both before and after security. Prayer rooms are available in all terminals, with dedicated spaces for men and women, typically found near the departure gates and transit areas. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the airport, though you may need to register or watch a short advertisement to connect.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Cairo_International_Airport", "title": "Talk:Cairo International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2006-06-16T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Cairo_Airport", "title": "El Cairo Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T01:39:30Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo_Regional_Airport", "title": "Cairo Regional Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T09:24:32Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo%20Regional%20Airport", "title": "Cairo Regional Airport", "time_published": "2025-03-02T23:25:37Z"}, {"url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El%20Cairo%20Airport", "title": "El Cairo Airport", "time_published": "2023-03-09T20:05:13Z"}]}, "q17": {"question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on the nonstop Washington–Dulles to Cairo route is the Boeing 787-9, operated by EgyptAir. On connecting itineraries the long-haul leg is also frequently a Boeing 787-9 (via Istanbul on Turkish Airlines or via Abu Dhabi on Etihad), along with Boeing 777-300ERs (via Doha on Qatar Airways or via Paris/CDG on Air France) and Airbus A350-900s (via Doha or Paris). The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and connecting flights pair these widebodies with shorter-haul Airbus A320-family or Boeing 737 aircraft on the feeder legs.", "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.", "toolsUsed": ["route_aircraft"]}, "q18": {"question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "Only EgyptAir (MS) flies nonstop from Washington Dulles to Cairo, and it belongs to Star Alliance, so Star Alliance is the only alliance with direct service on this route. Other alliances may offer connections, but no other carrier operates the nonstop.", "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": ["route_airlines", "article_lookup"]}, "q20": {"question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Washington?", "answer": "Washington Dulles (IAD) offers several lounges in Concourse A, including the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, Etihad Airways Lounge (also a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club), and the Air France/KLM Lounge. In Concourse B, the Turkish Airlines Lounge is open, while Lufthansa's Business and Senator lounges are temporarily closed. The Capital One Lounge is located pre-security near TSA PreCheck. Access varies by lounge: the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and Etihad Lounge typically admit business class and elite status passengers, while the Air France/KLM Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge accept Priority Pass members, and the Capital One Lounge offers entry to eligible cardholders and day pass purchasers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [{"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport IAD Lounges - IAD Airport Guide and lounges.  | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex TH", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://www.flydulles.com/travel-information/services-amenities/airport-lounges/capital-one-lounge-iad", "title": "Capital One Lounge - IAD | flydulles.com", "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z"}, {"url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/zh-CN/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international/iad6-air-france-klm-lounge", "title": "Air France - KLM Lounge IAD AIRPORT A 大厅 杜勒斯国际机场 (Washington DC Dulles Intl) | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z"}]}, "q21": {"question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "Baggage rules vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may charge for checked luggage. Standard international economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, while premium cabins allow more."}, "q22": {"question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Washington to Cairo?", "answer": "Flights from Washington to Cairo typically offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on select airlines, while 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 higher cabin tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy rarely does."}}}}