Cheap Flights To Cairo International Airport

Q: Are there hotels near Cairo International Airport?

Heliopolis Rock Residence This 3-star hotel is a 15-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. Amenities include a restaurant, airport pick-up service, 24-hour front desk, and air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available. Hotel Novotel Cairo Airport This 4-star hotel is a brief 10-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. Amenities consist of three restaurants, an outdoor pool, fitness centre, child care, and spa services. Free airport shuttles and free Wi-Fi are also available. Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino This 5-star hotel is a short 10-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. This establishment includes amenities such as a casino, full-service spa, 5 restaurants, a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a conference centre. Free Wi-Fi, a free children’s club and free airport shuttle are also available.

Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Airlines flying to and from Cairo International Airport

EgyptAir

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates

Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways

EgyptAir

Ethiopian Airlines

Emirates

Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways

Cheap flights to Cairo International Airport

Prices observed in the past 7 days start from R2199 one-way and R8409 round trip. Fares and availability may change at any time, and additional terms may apply.

One-Way

Return

Ethiopian Airlines

16 Nov

JNB

Johannesburg

One-Way

CAI

Cairo

R4439

Turkish Airlines

18 Nov

CPT

Cape Town

One-Way

CAI

Cairo

R5949

Qatar Airways

12 Jan

DUR

Durban

One-Way

CAI

Cairo

R6159

LOT Polish Airlines

27 Jan

SOF

Sofia

One-Way

CAI

Cairo

R2909

Egyptair

13 Dec

HRG

Hurghada

One-Way

CAI

Cairo

R3519

Egyptair

29 Dec

SSH

Sharm El Sheikh Ophira

One-Way

CAI

Cairo

R3549

Nile Air

03 Oct

LXR

Luxor

One-Way

CAI

Cairo

R2199

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About Cairo International Airport

Cairo, Egypt

Cairo International Airport, situated in the Heliopolis suburb of Cairo, provides the entrance to the magnificent attractions and landmarks of the country of Egypt. Beginning as a naval base during the Second World War, Cairo Airport today has over 16 million passengers coming through its doors each year.

Cairo International Airport (IATA code: CAI) is the busiest airport in Egypt and the hub airport of EgyptAir, EgyptAir Express and Nile Air. Flights to Cairo International Airport are available from a number of international airlines, such as British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates. CAI is within a 40-minute drive from Cairo’s city centre.

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Getting to and from the Airport

Cairo International Airport is located 20km southwest of the city centre of Cairo. Airport shuttle buses, taxis, Uber (and other taxi app companies) as well as car hire options are available to help you arrange your transport from the airport to your destination.

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Cairo International Airport Physical Address: Oruba Road, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt

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General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

Country

City

Egypt

Cairo

IATA code

Currency

CAI

Egyptian Pound (EGP)

Travel adapter

TIME ZONE

Type C & F

GMT 2

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Frequently asked questions

Overview

Cairo International Airport is Egypt’s largest and busiest airport, and the second busiest airport in Africa. Formerly a naval base during World War Two, it became Cairo International Airport in 1963. Cairo Airport operates scheduled flights to all six of the inhabited continents of the world, and provides the gateway to the huge majority of northern African countries and the Middle East. Since Egyptair was added to the vast Star Alliance network, Cairo International Airport may become one of the leading hubs of major destinations from Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Shopping

Shopping is a big part of society in Cairo, and you won’t be disappointed at Cairo International Airport. Browse through a wide selection of items, with many gift shops, bookshops, clothing shops and newsagents. The airport’s terminals include duty-free shopping opportunities.

Services include pharmacies, which are available in all terminal departures. Make sure to check the baggage restrictions and duty-free allowances at your destination. Porters are available for luggage as are trolley facilities.

Cairo Airport includes a large number of fast food outlets and restaurants, all offering a range of different meal options. Leisure bars are available in the Departure Halls and are open 24 hours.

Facilities

The Cairo International Airport has a range of VIP lounges in the terminals, along with wireless internet access.

The airport includes post offices, ATMs, banks and foreign exchange facilities in the departure halls.

Business and conference facilities are available, such as in Terminal 1’s business centre, which includes services such as a computer and fax. Meeting rooms for business purposes are also available upon request.

Hotels

Heliopolis Rock Residence This 3-star hotel is a 15-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. Amenities include a restaurant, airport pick-up service, 24-hour front desk, and air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are available.

Hotel Novotel Cairo Airport This 4-star hotel is a brief 10-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. Amenities consist of three restaurants, an outdoor pool, fitness centre, child care, and spa services. Free airport shuttles and free Wi-Fi are also available.

Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino This 5-star hotel is a short 10-minute drive from Cairo International Airport. This establishment includes amenities such as a casino, full-service spa, 5 restaurants, a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a conference centre. Free Wi-Fi, a free children’s club and free airport shuttle are also available.

Forex

To exchange money in Egypt, you will need a valid passport and visa.

24-hour bureau de change offices are available in the Departures halls of all terminals.

Parking

Parking options available at Cairo International Airport include the parking areas of Terminal Buildings 1 and 3, which together hold a maximum of 4912 cars. These are available for short- and long-term parking.