Flights to Cairo

Egypt's capital, is renowned for its historic landmarks, ancient history, museums and film industry. It was founded in 2,000BC with an enormous amount of construction taking place from the 10th century onwards. Owing to its strategic location, the city also flourished as a centre of trade. Cairo changed hands under different rulers from the Ottomans to the British. Today, Cairo is a bustling metropolis with an economy that relies on the manufacturing, media and services industries. Tourism - long part of its backbone - continues to play a major role. It is not difficult to figure out why there are many flights to Cairo as travellers head to the city to see its attractions or conduct business.

The city of Cairo offers the best of modern and ancient worlds to travellers, from ornate citadels and palaces to opera houses and theatres. Visit historic sites, gape at iconic landmarks or visit museums. Shop at the local markets or go see a cultural event. In the evening, experience the transformation of the city as it comes alive when dance clubs, bars and restaurants open. When you are on cheap flights to Cairo, there is no doubt you will see action day and night and have a good time.

When visiting Cairo, be sure to:

• See the Al-Hussein Mosque, a holy Islamic site
• Spend time at historic Tahrir Square
• Tour the 14th century Beshtak Palace (Qasr Bashtak) and its museum
• Check out beautiful collections of ceramics at the Museum of Islamic Ceramics
• Admire the splendour of the Aqsunqur Mosque, also known as the "Blue Mosque."
• Wander through Beit El-Umma (House of the People), a historic house
• Follow the rich history of the country at the Egyptian Museum
• Marvel at the beauty of the Giza pyramid complex
• Browse through the bazaars of Khan el-Khalili, a major souk in the city
• Stroll through Islamic Cairo with its mosques and monuments
• Look at Bab Zuweila, an ancient gate in the Old City of Cairo