Cairo International Airport

CAI

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HECA

Local time

16:29

Address

Cairo International Airport, Airport Road, Heliopolis, Cairo, Cairo Governorate 11776, Egypt

Cairo International Airport (CAI), opened in 1963, is Egypt’s largest airport and a key gateway to North Africa and the Middle East, featuring three main passenger terminals (Terminals 1–3, with the modern Terminal 3 opened in 2009) and handling a high volume of international and regional traffic. Located about 15 km (9 miles) northeast of downtown Cairo near Nasr City, CAI is well connected by airport buses, taxis and app-based ride-hailing services, with regular shuttle and hotel transfer options for travelers. The airport is generally affordable for flights and ground transport, with many budget routes and competitive fares, and serves as the primary hub for EgyptAir and a base for Nile Air and Air Cairo.

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Abu Simbel

Dec 31—Jan 3

1 layover

$421

Addis Ababa

Mar 18—Mar 29

Direct flight

$332

Adiyaman

Jan 12—Jan 25

1 layover

$319

Adler/Sochi

Mar 14—Mar 21

1 layover

$394

Agadir

Mar 7—Mar 14

1 layover

$455

Abha

Jan 9—Jan 10

1 layover

$327

Auckland

Mar 8—Mar 14

1 layover

$1,153

Almaty

Jan 1—Jan 3

1 layover

$458

Algiers

Jan 5—Jan 6

Direct flight

$504

Alexandria

Dec 31—Jan 3

1 layover

$487

Amsterdam

Jan 19—Jan 31

1 layover

$342

Ankara

Jan 2—Jan 5

Direct flight

$223

Nearby airports of Cairo International Airport

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Borg El Arab Airport

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HBE

188km

Serves Alexandria and the Nile Delta with domestic and international flights; located about 40 km southwest of the city, offering convenient access to coastal resorts and regional connections.

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