Cairo International Airport

CAI

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HECA

Local time

01:07

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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Popular directions from Cairo International Airport

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Moscow

Jul 17—Jul 24

1 layover

$420

Istanbul

Jun 23—Jun 26

Direct flight

$179

Tashkent

Jun 27—Jun 28

1 layover

$633

Makhachkala

Jun 22—Jun 24

2 layovers

$548

Madinah

Jun 23—Jun 24

1 layover

$169

Jeddah

Jul 14—Jul 30

Direct flight

$155

Sharm el Sheikh

Jun 21—Jun 25

Direct flight

$130

Milan

Jun 25—Aug 20

Direct flight

$201

Bartletts

Sep 15—Oct 1

1 layover

$570

Riyadh

Jul 6—Aug 4

1 layover

$174

Groznyy

Jun 22—Jul 7

1 layover

$678

Saint Petersburg

Jul 10—Aug 17

1 layover

$353

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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