Flights from Cairo to New Orleans

Arriving in New Orleans

Book your flights to New Orleans with Etihad Airways and get ready to experience the true meaning of a cultural melting pot. Historical influences from Europe, the Caribbean and Africa have collided here.

Plan Your New Orleans Holiday

Visitors travel to New Orleans for countless reasons. Food lovers are drawn to the multitude of food options present throughout the city. Music lovers can enjoy the sounds of live jazz every evening while strolling down Bourbon Street. History lovers are drawn to the French Quarter where they can find numerous museums, local artisans and historical markers. For those looking for a great party, Mardi Gras season is a must-see.

Some of the most popular times to visit New Orleans is during Mardi Gras, which falls either in February or March each year, and over the Christmas holidays. We recommend that you reserve your tickets to New Orleans several months prior to your desired vacation time in order to secure the best flight deals. To locate cheap hotels in New Orleans and to avoid the crowded season, consider travelling during the warm summer months. Visit our Deals section to locate flight deals to New Orleans year round.

Flying from Cairo

Book your flights from Cairo to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways and enjoy our gourmet meals and latest in-flight entertainment systems while you fly.

Major Airports in Cairo

Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the busiest airport in Egypt and the second-busiest in all of Africa. The airport has four terminals. Terminal 2 has been closed since 2010 for renovation while Terminal 3 opens for pilgrimage once every year. You can commute between Terminals 1 and 3, which are 3km apart, by a free Cairo Airport Authority shuttle bus. All international airlines operate from Terminal 1.

Airport Transportation in Cairo

The Cairo international Airport is situated around 15 kilometres from the city. You can hop on to a bus to Cairo International Airport run by the Airport Bus Service from Tahrir Square, Mohandessin and Giza. The journey takes about 60 minutes.

A taxi to Cairo International Airport can be hired on a fixed fee basis. The journey is about an hour long but can take more time during traffic rush hour. You can also hire limousines if you prefer more comfort. There is no train to Cairo International Airport, so you will need to travel by road.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Cairo to New Orleans on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.