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Last updated on February 2022
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Things to know about Cairo:
1. Greater Cairo is the largest city in Africa and the Middle East
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, Uber, Private Shuttle or Rental Car.
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.
Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Cairo Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus 💸 | 60 Min. | 10 EGP (1 €) | Details |
| Taxi ⏱️ | 40 Min. | 200 EGP (10 €) | Details |
| Uber | 40 Min. | 120 EGP (6 €) | Details |
| Private Shuttle | 40 Min. | 550 EGP (30 €) | Details |
| Rental car | 40 Min. | Individ. | Details |
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Bus
Tickets at the driver
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
💸 5 EGP pp (around 1 € pp)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
Official local taxis
Travel time:
⏱️ 40 minutesCost:
200 EGP (around 10 €)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
Uber (AD)
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
40 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
120 EGP (around 6 €)Description:
Uber from Cairo International Airport (pick up location according to Uber app) to central Cairo, Ramses Railway Station or directly to your accommodation
Private Shuttle (AD)
Book a private transfer ↗
Travel time:
40 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
550 EGP (around 30 €)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (GetYourGuide) from Cairo Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Cairo, Ramses Railway Station or to your accommodation
Rental Car
Hire a rental car ↗
Travel time:
40 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
Depending on the companyDescription:
Rental Car from Cairo Airport (rental companies in all terminals) to Cairo center, Ramses Railway Station, to your accommodation & moreTrip from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo (Ramses Railway Station, City Center)
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Cairo included travel guide
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)