Kairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport has undergone extensive modernisation. It is situated 21 kilometres (13 miles) north-east of central Cairo, and 40 kilometres (25 miles) from the Giza Pyramids. A taxi will whisk you downtown in about an hour.
Distance from city centre
21km (13 miles) north-east of central Cairo.
Airport parking
There are ten short-stay and long-stay car parks at the airport.
Specific airport features
There can be lengthy queues at security and long waits at baggage reclaim so allow plenty of time. Tipping is expected in the toilets.
Airport code
CAI
Airport telephone number
+20 2267 5822
Airport website
Specific airport features
There can be lengthy queues at security and long waits at baggage reclaim so allow plenty of time. Tipping is expected in the toilets.
Airport transfer
Amsterdam -Schiphol
Paris -Charles de Gaulle
Terminals
KLM operates out of Terminal 1, with flights bound for Dutch destinations. Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol to connect with long-haul and pan-European flights.
These are useful guidelines only – always check in advance to find out which terminal your flight departs from.
Transport between terminals
A free APM (Automated People Mover) train runs between Terminals 1, 2 and 3 every 30 minutes. Terminal 1 is 3 km (2 miles) away from Terminals 2 and 3 and the journey takes 10 minutes. Bridges connect Terminals 2, 3 and the Seasonal Terminal.
Terminal 1
International airlines operate from this terminal.
Terminal 2
This is closed for renovation until 2013. All British, European and long-haul airlines that operated from Terminal 2 have moved to Terminal 1.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 handles international and domestic flights.
Seasonal Terminal
The new Seasonal Terminal adjacent to Terminal 3 caters for Haj passengers on domestic airlines.
Number of terminals
Four
