Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Airport Information

(Cairo, Egypt)

Located 22 km / 14 miles north-east of Cairo, the famous Egyptian capital, Cairo International Airport (CAI) lies directly east of Al-Matariyah, Al-Zaytun, Heliopolis, Hilmiya and Matariya. Egypt's busy Cairo Airport annually serves more than 16 million passengers from all over the globe.

The airport operates from three terminals, with Terminal 1 being situated around 3 km / 2 miles from Terminal 2 and the recently completed Terminal 3, and linked by a convenient shuttle. Recently expanded car parking facilities mean the Cairo Airport can now accommodate upwards of 7,000 vehicles, with both short-term and long-term options. Internationally recognised car hire companies including Avis, Budget and Hertz all have outlets situated within the Arrivals Hall.


Salah Salem Road and the Autostrad Road both connect the airport with the cities of Heliopolis and Cairo. An airport bus departs from Terminal 1 and services Cairo, as well as several other local destinations, including Giza. Black and white taxis, located outside the Arrivals halls of both terminals, can transport passengers to destinations across Cairo. Most tourists travelling to Egypt choose to invest in travel insurance, with a good choice of cheap holiday insurance being readily available and protecting tourists against possible flight cancellations, accidents and baggage losses.

About Cairo Tourism

Egypt's capital city of Cairo is home to many truly breathtaking sites and ancient wonders. Ancient relics and well-known historical ruins have given this region worldwide fame. Many stunning artefacts are housed within Cairo's acclaimed Egyptian Antiquities Museum, including priceless sarcophagi and many valuable treasures within the famed Tutankhamen collection.

Cairo Airport (CAI) stands as a gateway to a region that claims more than 7,000 years of history. Anyone able to spend time in Cairo will not want to miss Giza, home of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, located only 25 miles / 40 km from the airport.

Contact Cairo International Airport (CAI):
Address: Oruba Road, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Airport Code: CAI Tel: +202 265 3308 Fax: +202 291 4325 Website: http://www.cairo-airport.com