CWE Cairo West Airport
Cairo West Airport (CWE) serves Giza, about 30 km northwest of Giza. 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.
Getting from Cairo West Airport to Giza
The airport is about 30 km northwest of Giza, about 43 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£329–E£523.
Tipping: Round up; tips ('baksheesh') are common everywhere.
| Way in | Time to centre | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / bus | ~30 min | cheapest | CHEAPEST |
| Taxi | ~43 min | E£329–E£523 | |
| Private transfer | ~43 min | fixed upfront | |
| Car rental | ~43 min + חניה | from the terminal |
From CWE 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.
| Destination | Distance | Drive | Taxi (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubra al Khaymah | 32 km | 45 min | E£343–E£545 |
| Cairo | 33 km | 46 min | E£354–E£562 |
| Alexandria | 154 km | 162 min | E£1588–E£2522 |
Which way suits you from Cairo West Airport
Taxi
Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~E£329–E£523 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.
Left luggage & lost and found at Cairo West 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.
Hotels near Cairo West 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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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026