Cairo International Airport (CAI)Taxi from Cairo International Airport to Cairo, fare, estimate & time
Book Uber or Careem (legal, price fixed in advance) — the recommended way. A white metered taxi as a fallback; avoid an old black taxi. The estimated fare to Cairo is E£184-E£293. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.
Cairo International Airport is about 16 km northeast of Cairo from Cairo.
Taxi from Cairo International Airport, every provider
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From Cairo International Airport to other towns
- Shubra al Khaymah · 15 km, ~31 min · E£170-E£270
- Giza · 23 km, ~48 min · E£252-E£400
- Port Said · 153 km, ~161 min · E£1578-E£2506
Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.
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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.
Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Official airport site: https://www.cairo-airport.com