Cairo — Egypt's capital — has more than 20 million inhabitants and is one of the largest cities in Africa and the Arab world. The Great Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world, sit directly on the city's western edge. Georgian passport holders can enter Egypt easily with an e-Visa, making this one of the most accessible bucket-list destinations in the world.
Flights from Tbilisi to Cairo
There is no direct TBS-CAI service in 2026. The best connecting options are:
- Turkish Airlines — TBS → IST → CAI; total approximately 5-6 hours; most frequent connection
- flydubai / Emirates — TBS → DXB → CAI; approximately 6-7 hours; reliable via-Dubai option
- Air Arabia — TBS → SHJ → CAI; approximately 7 hours; budget option via Sharjah
Search TBS-CAI on Travel365 — fares appear in the $120-200 range during off-peak periods via Turkish Airlines, which offers the most convenient schedule.
Visa for Egypt
- E-Visa — online.visa.gov.eg — $25; 30 days Single Entry; 3-5 working days; most convenient option
- Visa on Arrival — available at Cairo Airport (CAI); $25; 30 days; officially available to Georgian citizens
- Sinai-only entry — no visa for Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab and Taba; valid 14 days
- Always verify current requirements on the Egyptian Embassy's official website before travel
Top Sights
- 🏺 Pyramids of Giza + Great Sphinx — 4,500-year history; entry ticket approximately $15
- 🏛 Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — complete Tutankhamun treasure; opened 2024 in Giza
- 🕌 Al-Azhar Mosque — founded 970 AD; stunning Islamic calligraphy and architecture
- 🛥 Nile Felucca Ride — evening sailing past Cairo's bridges; book through your hotel
- 🏜 Saqqara Necropolis — the Step Pyramid; far fewer tourists than Giza, equally impressive
- ✈ Luxor (LXE) — Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings; approximately $60 return on EgyptAir
Best Time to Visit
- October-November — 20-31°C; optimal conditions; fewer crowds than winter peak
- March-April — 20-28°C; good weather; occasional Khamsin sandstorms possible
- December-February — 15-20°C; peak tourist season; book accommodation well ahead
- June-September — 35-45°C; extreme heat; not recommended for outdoor sightseeing
Budget
Cairo is a mid-budget destination. A comfortable mid-range hotel in central Cairo costs $40-90/night; a hostel $12-25. A full meal at a local restaurant is $4-10; international restaurants run $15-30. Entry to the Pyramids complex is $15; the Grand Egyptian Museum is $17. A 10-day Cairo plus Luxor trip runs approximately $400-650 in local expenses. Search TBS-CAI on Travel365 and use the price calendar to find the cheapest month — October and November consistently offer the best value.
Travel365's visa-free countries guide covers other easy-access destinations reachable on a Georgian passport.
Luxor is approximately $60 return from Cairo on EgyptAir. Many travelers consider the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple the single most impressive site in Egypt — well worth the extra flight.
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