Cairo airport (CAI)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

 Passenger Guide

Cairo International Airport, opened on April 22, 1945, is the busiest in Egypt. It operates domestic and international flights to destinations in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America.

Official Website: cairo-airport.com - FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - X

Number of Terminals - 4 - Terminal 1 (Old Airport), Terminal 2 (New Airport), Terminal 3 and Seasonal Flights Terminal. Open 24 hours a day. An Automated People Mover connects Terminals 1, 2 and 3, the parking areas and the Air Mall.

Annual passenger traffic: 20 million passengers went through it in 2022.

Tel: +20 226 966 300

Information desks are located in the Arrivals, Departures and Transit Halls.

 Location

The airport is located in the Heliopolis district, 15 km (8 miles) northeast of Cairo's business center.

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Car rental agencies

There are car rental counters in the Arrivals Hall of terminals 1, 2 and 3, open 24 hours a day.

  1. Avis (Tel +20 100 107 7400)
  2. Budget (Tel +20 114 443 9138)
  3. Europcar (Tel +20 112 470 9429)
  4. Sixt (Tel +20 122 908 6655)
 

Parking services at Cairo airport (CAI)

There are a total of nine parking areas near Terminal 1, including VIP zones and spaces for short- and long-term stays. Between Terminals 1 and 3, there is also a multi-level garage, and an additional parking lot is located in front of Terminal 3. Rates

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The facilities include ramps, adapted restrooms, reserved parking spaces and special lanes through the control procedures. Wheelchairs are available upon request. Passengers with special needs should contact their airline to arrange assistance.

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Latest updates: January 05, 2025