Airports
AirportsAirports in Egypt
21 airports — codes, cities and transfers
Egypt has 21 airports, the main one being CAI. They serve Abu Simbel, Asyut, Aswan, Alexandria among others. For each: its IATA code, the city it serves, and how to reach the centre.
Airport to city
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. Round up; tips ('baksheesh') are common everywhere.
Full list
Every airport in Egypt
CodeAirportCityTransfer
From the airport, without hunting for a taxi
Transfers & car rental in Egypt
A pre-booked transfer waits for you by name; a hire car is collected at the terminal. Both are cheaper booked ahead than at the desk.
Book your airport transfer in Egypt ahead, no terminal surprises.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
How many airports does Egypt have?
21 airports with an IATA code. The main one is CAI. Some are international, some domestic-only.
What is the main airport of Egypt?
CAI handles most international traffic. From there you can reach the centre or pre-book a transfer.
How do I get from the airport into town in Egypt?
No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi.
Can I use a taxi or ride app from the airport in Egypt?
Book Uber or Careem (legal, price fixed in advance) — the recommended way. A white metered taxi as a fallback; avoid an old black taxi.