Airline & Holiday Information

Travel in Egypt’s largest city is generally safe and reliable and there are many options for tourists that will get you where you need to be.

Upon arrival to Cairo on a flight, there are always taxis for hire outside Cairo International Airport’s arrival halls. From the airport, a cab ride to the city centre takes about 45 minutes. There are also shuttle buses available for travel between the airport and the city and to the pyramid sites at Giza. Public transport and comfortable, air-conditioned coaches depart regularly from the airport’s Terminal 1.

Once you’re in the city, transport is cheap and efficient. Cairo’s metro system is reliable and affordable and buses are the cheapest way to travel, though most tourists avoid them, as they can be crowded. Microbuses and large service taxis are operated by private companies and can take you almost anywhere. Private microbuses are also popular, but these vehicles do not display their destinations, so it’s wise to educate yourself on the various routes before you hire one.

If you only need to travel a short distance within the city, the taxi service is fast and cheap. Haggling is the name of the game as most drivers rarely use their in-vehicle fare meters; if you’re picking up a taxi in front of a hotel, be sure to talk down the price before you get in. Fares are usually higher early in the morning and late in the evening.

Cairo has one of the highest rates of vehicle related fatalities in the world and parking can be atrocious, so hiring a car or driving yourself is not advised.