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Last updated on September 2023

How to get from Cairo Airport (CAI) ✈️ to the City Center

Cairo International Airport (CAI), also known as Maṭār El Qāhira El Dawly, serves both domestic and international flights and is located about 16 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Cairo by Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Uber.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Cairo Airport (CAI) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

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Transfer comparison

Overview of all airport transfers from Cairo Airport to the City Center (Central Station “Ramses Railway Station”)

Transport Travel time Cost
bus Bus 60 Min. 1 $ Details
taxi Taxi 40 Min. 15 $ Details
welcomepickup Welcome
Pickups
40 Min. 25 $ Details
uber Uber 40 Min. 10 $ Details
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Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.


Cairo Travel Tips (AD)

Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Cairo:

    Cheap flights to Cairo

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Bus from Cairo Airport to the City Center
Bus

Tickets at the driver


Travel time:
60 minutes

Cost:
5 EGP pp (around 1 $)

Description:
Bus lines 111 and 381 from Cairo International Airport (bus stop in front of Terminal 1) to Ramses Railway Station, rigth in the city center


Taxi from Cairo Airport to the City Center
Taxi

Official local taxis


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
500 EGP (around 15 $)

Description:
Taxi from Cairo International Airport (Arrivals level) to the center of Cairo, Ramses Railway Station or directly to your accommodation in the city center


Private Shuttle from Cairo Airport to the City Center
Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
750 EGP (around 25 $)

Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Cairo Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Cairo, Ramses Railway Station or to your accommodation


Uber from Cairo Airport to the City Center
Uber (AD)

Order an Uber ride ↗


Travel time:
40 minutes

Cost:
250 EGP (around 10 $)

Description:
Uber from Cairo International Airport (pick up location according to Uber app) to central Cairo, Ramses Railway Station or directly to your accommodation


Route from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo (Ramses Railway Station, City Center)


Things to know about Cairo:
1. Greater Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the Middle East
2. Sunday is the first day of the week; the weekend is Friday to Saturday
3. Cairo hosts the largest food court in the world (Oasis)


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