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.

• 网约车

  App-based rideshare

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

  时长:

  Typically 45–90 minutes depending on Cairo traffic

  典型费用:

  Roughly 150–300 EGP

• 出租车

  Airport limousine / Official pre-paid taxi

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

  时长:

  Typically 45–90 minutes

  典型费用:

  Roughly 350–700 EGP depending on destination zone

• 巴士

  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.

  时长:

  Typically 60–100 minutes

  典型费用:

  Roughly 10–20 EGP

• 火车

  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.

  时长:

  Typically 60–80 minutes total

  典型费用:

  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

当地紧急电话: 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.

• 检查您的护照有效期以及所需的任何签证、ETA或入境申报。
• 提前一天确认登机牌上的出发航站楼。
• 激活旅行 eSIM，确保落地后立即上网。
• 下载离线地图，并截图保存酒店地址和预订号。
• 告知银行您将旅行，并备用一张支付卡。
• 在手机中保存当地紧急电话和您使馆的联系方式。
• 拍摄护照照片，并将副本存储在可离线访问的地方。
• 检查您目的地的行李限额和任何违禁物品。

机场运营情况会发生变化。旅行前务必通过以下官方来源确认航站楼、票价和时刻表。

• Cairo International Airport Official Portal机场官方来源
• Egypt e-Visa Official Portal政府来源
• Egyptian Customs Authority政府来源
• Cairo Metro Official Site官方交通来源
• Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population政府来源