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CAI Cairo International Airport

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Cairo International Airport (CAI) serves Cairo, about 16 km northeast of Cairo. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACAI
ICAOHECA
ServesCairo
From centre16 km
Non-stop81
Airlines45
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Elevation116 m

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The airport in numbers

Cairo International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Cairo International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 31M passengers in 2025.

Passengers / year
31M
as of 2025
Elevation
116 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1995–2025

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Official links

Cairo International Airport — official sites

Airport to city

Getting from Cairo International Airport to Cairo

The airport is about 16 km northeast of Cairo, about 34 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book Uber or Careem (legal, price fixed in advance) — the recommended way. A white metered taxi as a fallback; avoid an old black taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: E£184–E£293.

Tipping: Round up; tips ('baksheesh') are common everywhere.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~24 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~34 minE£184–E£293
Private transfer~34 minfixed upfront
Car rental~34 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From CAI to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Shubra al Khaymah15 km31 minE£170–E£270
Giza23 km48 minE£252–E£400
Port Said153 km161 minE£1578–E£2506
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Cairo International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~E£184–E£293 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Cairo ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Cairo International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 81 destinations, operated by 45 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Egyptair · Marysya Airlines · Yemenia · Nile Air · Saudi Arabian Airlines · AlMasria Universal Airlines · Express One International · Libyan Arab Airlines · Royal Air Maroc · Lufthansa

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Cairo International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Cairo International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Cairo shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Cairo International Airport to the centre of Cairo?
No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi. The airport is about 16 km northeast of Cairo, about 34 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Cairo International Airport to Cairo?
Roughly E£184–E£293 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Cairo International Airport?
Book Uber or Careem (legal, price fixed in advance) — the recommended way. A white metered taxi as a fallback; avoid an old black taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Cairo International Airport to Cairo?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Cairo International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Cairo International Airport?
About 81 destinations, including Gassim, Yenbo, Benghazi, Tabuk. 45 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Cairo International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Cairo International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Cairo International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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