Cairo, EG 🇪🇬 Large International Airport Scheduled Service
HECA
CAI
322 ft
EG-C
Loading...
Loading...GPS Code: HECA
Local Code: Not available
Location: 30.111534° N, 31.396694° E
Continent: AF
Type: Large International Airport
Loading weather data...
| Destination | IATA | City | Aircraft Type | Airline | Route Map | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loading...
Loading routes...
|
||||||
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
05C/23C |
13120 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Active Lighted |
05L/23R |
10830 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Active Lighted |
05R/23L |
13124 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 119.05 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 122.6 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| MISC | VOLMET | 126.2 MHz |
| PFLT | PREFLIGHT | 120.1 MHz |
| rdo | cairo radio | 11.3 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.1 MHz |
| Volmet | - | 124.6 MHz |
Taxis are readily available outside all terminal arrival halls. Official white airport taxis use meters, which is recommended. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Careem are also very popular, offering fixed pricing through their apps and designated pickup zones at the airport.
Several international car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Sixt, and Budget, have desks in the arrivals halls of the terminals. It is advisable to book in advance. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required. Be aware that driving in Cairo is challenging due to heavy traffic and aggressive driving styles.
The Cairo Metro provides a direct link via Line 3, with a station connected to Terminal 3. This is often the fastest way to avoid city traffic. Additionally, Airport Shuttle Buses operate on fixed routes to major areas like Downtown and Giza. Public CTA (Cairo Transport Authority) buses are the cheapest option but can be crowded and difficult for tourists to navigate; they depart from the bus station outside Terminal 1.
I went to egypt and on my way back home I bought a Cartier Basha perfum for 100 or 110 US. When I came home it was filled with a similar smell but the smell disappeared in 5 mins. It was fake. Take my advise do not shop at this airport Cairo Airport.
When it comes asking for bakshish or tips. DON'T PAY!
If you are in the taxi and the luggage in the trunk and they ask for tips; leave the taxi and start removing the luggage. It's just pretend because they will then drop the demand for tips right away. You can tip at the other end 10 - 20.00 L. E. if everything went smoothly, it's a long ride and it's very cheap to get from the airport to city center.
I have my grave suspicion that the previous comment was written by an airport staff. (The poor spelling and overly positive remarks)
Leaving the plane, getting your visa at one of the banks and getting down to the conveyor belt is quite easy. When you finally leave customs you are met with a plethora of driver-managers with badges and what-not. Ignore them even if they grab your trolley. Cross over the street to the opposite site and descent down to a lower level to the official 'white' taxis. You will get wild quotes for driving to downtown Cairo but a fair price Oct. 2014 is 100.00 Egyptian Pound. You might have to wait a minute but a driver will arrive and accept the price. Make sure you are booked with your name with the policeman sitting next to the taxis.
But remember that you can get your visa at the airport, how many countries gives that easy access to their country?
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport Terminal i purchased a VISA from the bank. Then while going through customs i was told too have a seat while my passport was kept for over three hours before being given back to me. To add to the grief of missing my taxi service to the hotel. My luggage was no where to be seen on the conveyer belt. After contacting Alitalia head office in London my luggage was located. upon arrival at Alitalia Office at Cairo International Airport two days after, i was told by the rep, i must pay a fee of ten Egyptian pounds for the return of my luggage. My luggage by the way contained my medication for Asthma for which i have been on for the past five years. But i guess they only want their ten Egyptian pounds. The most saddest airline i have ever traveled on. Hope you enjoy the Ten Egyptian Pounds because if i had not gotten that medication i could have died. Big Thanks
it took me just 20 minutes to arrive and out of the airport ,you get off the plane, short walk to immigration 10 minute que then short walk to collect your luggage in 10 minutes then a very short walk to customs and you are out , very pleased indeed i have been to so many international airport and need to walk 45 minute to get to immigration in some other airport you need to catch a train to get to your luggage and immigration