Cairo International Airport (CAI) is located 14 miles (22km) outside of the city and is the primary gateway to the ancient wonders of Egypt, including the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. More than 16 million tourists and business travellers pass through Cairo Airport each year.
Because of the popularity of Egypt as a holiday destination, and the city’s convenient location between Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Cairo is an important hub for many airlines. You can find flights to Cairo International Airport from many cities on several continents, including London, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo, Rome, Johannesburg, Athens, Dubai, Beijing, Amsterdam, Bangkok, Vienna and Munich.
The airport’s Terminal 1 and new Terminal 3 facilities are considered clean and modern by Egyptian standards, however the bathrooms are often unclean and out of order, as is the case with many Egyptian airports. Cairo is not a pleasant airport to spend much time in, as entertainment, food and shopping options are rather limited and many staff members don’t speak English.
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<div class="rxbodyfield">The airport has three terminals, though Terminal 2 is currently closed for renovations. The terminals are two miles (3km) apart, but there are free shuttles connecting the two.<p>
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Money and communications: There are banks, ATMs, currency exchange facilities, and a post office.
Luggage: There are baggage trolleys and porters available to assist passengers.
Conference and business: There is a business centre in Terminal 1 with computer and fax services, as well as VIP lounges with similar offerings. The Novatel Cairo Airport Hotel has additional services as well as conference facilities.
Other facilities: The airport has a cafeteria, duty-free shops, restaurants, pharmacies, a first aid station, mosque, several lounges, and handicapped services.
Wi-Fi: There is free Wi-Fi available in Terminal 1, but the service is unreliable.
Shopping: There are limited shopping options at Cairo International, but there are duty-free shops in addition to a few gift shops, newsagents, book stores and souvenir shops.
Food and drink: There are restaurants and bars in each terminal, as well as coffee and snack shops.
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There is short and long-term parking available at the airport, mostly adjacent to Terminal 1. Short-term rates are EGP 5 per hour.
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Money and communications: The airport has a bank and ATMs; 24-hour bureaux de change and post offices are located in the Departures hall in both terminals. The post office is also open 24 hours a day.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants at the airport. Bars are located in the Departures halls of both terminals and are open 24 hours.
Shopping: Shops, including gift shops, clothes shops, bookshops and newsagents, are located in the Departures halls in both terminals and in the new transit hall. Duty-free shops are available in both terminals.
Luggage: Baggage trolleys and porters are available. Left-luggage facilities can be found in both terminals.
Other facilities: A pharmacy is located in Departures in both terminals.
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The Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel (tel: +202 (0)2 918 520) is located 2 miles (3km) from the airport. Other hotels in the vicinity include Le Meridien Heliopolis (tel: +202 (0)2 905 055), Movenpick Cairo (tel: +202 (0)6 370 077) and Sheraton Hotel Heliopolis (tel: +202 (0)2 677 730). Complimentary shuttle buses run from the airport to all major hotels.
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Wheelchairs are available on request and there are disabled toilets. Disabled passengers should contact their airline for assistance. There are no reserved car parking spaces for disabled passengers.
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There is a business centre in Terminal 1 connected to the new transit hall by an escalator and providing computer and fax services. Business facilities and meeting rooms are also available in the Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel (tel: +20 (0)2 918 520). There are VIP lounges in both terminals. Computer and fax machines are available.
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