Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Arriving international passengers pass through visa purchasing or verification, immigration control, baggage claim, and customs inspection before exiting into the public arrivals hall.

• If requiring a visa-on-arrival, purchase the official visa sticker at bank counters located immediately before immigration control using hard currency cash.
• Proceed to immigration control with your valid passport, completed arrival card, and pre-purchased visa sticker or e-Visa document.
• Collect checked luggage from the assigned carousel listed on display screens in the baggage hall.
• Clear customs inspection; all baggage is typically passed through X-ray scanners prior to entering the exit hall.
• Exit into the arrivals hall where currency exchange, mobile SIM card kiosks, and licensed transport services are available.

• Servizi di ride-hailing

  App-based rideshare

  Services such as Uber operate at CAI. Pickups are generally arranged outside the arrivals levels of Terminals 2 and 3.

  Tempo:

  Typically 45–90 minutes depending on Cairo traffic

  Costo tipico:

  Roughly 150–300 EGP

• Taxi

  Airport limousine / Official pre-paid taxi

  Pre-paid limousine desks are situated in the arrival halls, offering fixed rates based on destination.

  Tempo:

  Typically 45–90 minutes

  Costo tipico:

  Roughly 350–700 EGP depending on destination zone

• Autobus

  Public bus (CTA)

  Cairo Transport Authority buses depart from the central bus station between terminals toward central hubs such as Abdel Moniem Riad Terminal near Tahrir Square.

  Tempo:

  Typically 60–100 minutes

  Costo tipico:

  Roughly 10–20 EGP

• Treno

  Metro connection via shuttle/taxi

  Take a short taxi or shuttle ride to Adly Mansour or El Ahram metro station to join Metro Line 3 into central Cairo.

  Tempo:

  Typically 60–80 minutes total

  Costo tipico:

  Roughly 20–60 EGP total

Transferring between terminals requires moving landside or taking the free automated people mover.

• An automated people mover (APM) links Terminal 1, the Air Mall, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and the long-term car park free of charge.
• International-to-domestic transfers require clearing immigration, collecting luggage, passing customs, and proceeding to the domestic departure area.
• Allow at least 2 to 3 hours for inter-terminal transfers due to security checks and immigration procedures.

Wireless internet is available across major terminal areas, though service quality can vary.

• Free Wi-Fi access is provided in passenger areas, often requiring SMS authentication or network login.
• Connection speeds can be inconsistent during peak operational periods.
• Local mobile SIM cards with data packages can be purchased in the arrivals hall from major national telecommunication providers.

Banking and foreign exchange facilities are plentiful before and after passport control.

• Bank branches operating before immigration control sell official visa-on-arrival stickers in major foreign currencies (such as USD or EUR).
• ATMs accepting major international cards are located in all terminal arrival halls.
• Egyptian Pounds (EGP) are necessary for local public transport, small purchases, and tipping.

A range of dining options is available landside and airside in Terminals 2 and 3.

• Options include local Egyptian quick-service outlets, international fast-food chains, and coffee shops.
• Facilities operating 24 hours are located in both the departure and arrival landside areas.
• Terminal 1 offers fewer dining choices compared to the newer Terminals 2 and 3.

Multiple airline and independent lounge facilities operate across Terminals 2 and 3.

• EgyptAir operates several exclusive lounges in Terminal 3 for premium class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members.
• Independent and pay-per-use lounges are available in Terminals 2 and 3, accessible via commercial lounge pass schemes or walk-in payment.
• Lounge amenities generally include seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and flight information displays.

On-site and near-airport accommodation options serve overnight transit passengers.

• The Le Méridien Cairo Airport hotel is directly connected to Terminal 3 via a covered pedestrian skybridge.
• Numerous transit and business hotels are located within a 5-to-15-minute drive from the airport perimeter.
• Hotel shuttle transfers can be arranged directly with major airport hotels prior to arrival.

Baggage assistance, lost property desks, and wrap services are available within the terminal complex.

• Baggage wrap services operate in the landside departures areas of Terminals 2 and 3.
• Porters operate near baggage carousels and terminal exits; negotiated or standard fees apply.
• Lost or damaged luggage enquiries must be directed to your operating airline's handling agent in the baggage hall before exiting.

Basic family facilities are present throughout the passenger terminals.

• Baby care rooms and nursing spaces are integrated into main restroom facilities across Terminals 2 and 3.
• Stroller access is available throughout all terminals via lifts and ramps.
• Children's play areas are limited, though some airline lounges offer dedicated family zones.

• ATMs and currency exchange
• Mobile SIM card outlets
• Pre-paid taxi desks
• Automated People Mover
• Smoking lounges
• Prayer rooms
• Medical clinics
• Duty-free shopping

Numero di emergenza locale: Police: 122 | Tourist Police: 126 | Ambulance: 123

• For medical issues within the airport, contact terminal staff or approach the medical clinic located in the main terminal buildings.
• The Tourist Police maintain desks in the arrivals areas to assist foreign visitors with security or documentation concerns.
• If you lose your passport, contact your embassy in Cairo immediately after securing a police report from the airport police office.

• Controlla la validità del passaporto e qualsiasi visto, ETA o dichiarazione di ingresso richiesta.
• Conferma il terminal di partenza sulla tua carta d'imbarco il giorno prima.
• Attiva una eSIM da viaggio per essere online appena atterri.
• Scarica mappe offline e fai uno screenshot dell'indirizzo del tuo hotel e del riferimento della prenotazione.
• Comunica alla tua banca che sei in viaggio e porta con te una carta di pagamento di riserva.
• Salva il numero di emergenza locale e il contatto della tua ambasciata nel telefono.
• Fotografa il passaporto e memorizza la copia in un luogo accessibile offline.
• Controlla la franchigia bagaglio e gli articoli soggetti a restrizioni per la tua destinazione.

Le operazioni aeroportuali cambiano. Conferma sempre terminal, tariffe e orari con le fonti ufficiali qui sotto prima di viaggiare.

• Cairo International Airport Official PortalFonte ufficiale dell'aeroporto
• Egypt e-Visa Official PortalFonte governativa
• Egyptian Customs AuthorityFonte governativa
• Cairo Metro Official SiteFonte ufficiale dei trasporti
• Egyptian Ministry of Health and PopulationFonte governativa