A felucca on the Nile with the Cairo skyline at dusk
CAI — Cairo International AirportCairo

CAI · Private transfers from $22 Cairo Airport transfers.

Egypt’s busiest airport, and the loudest arrivals hall you’ll ever walk into. Your driver is already waiting past customs with your name on a sign — the car is a few steps away, cool and quiet.

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(01) Arriving at CAI

What happens after you land

01

Where we meet you

In the public arrivals hall of your terminal, right after passport control and customs. Most international flights land at Terminal 2 or 3; some charter and low-cost flights use Terminal 1. We confirm the exact terminal from your flight number.

02

How far is the city

About 22 km to Downtown Cairo — roughly 45 minutes, longer at evening rush hour. The Giza Pyramids are on the far side of the city, around 70 minutes away.

03

Good to know

Many nationalities can get a visa on arrival at the bank counters before passport control, or apply for an e-Visa in advance — check the rules for your passport. Your driver waits free for 60 minutes after landing, so take your time.

(02) Fixed fares

Cairo Airport prices

Per car, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking and waiting. Sedan for up to three guests; vans and minibuses on request.

  1. CAICairo Airport → Downtown, Zamalek & Garden City≈ 45 min$25
  2. CAICairo Airport → Giza Pyramids hotels≈ 70 min$32
  3. CAICairo Airport → Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)≈ 65 min$32
  4. CAICairo Airport → New Cairo & Fifth Settlement≈ 30 min$22
  5. CAICairo Airport → Heliopolis & Nasr City≈ 20 min$22
  6. CAICairo Airport → Maadi≈ 45 min$25
  7. CAICairo Airport → Sheikh Zayed & 6th of October≈ 75 min$35
  8. CAICairo Airport → Ain Sokhna≈ 2 h$70
  9. CAICairo Airport → Alexandria≈ 3 h 30$105

Going somewhere else? Ask for any address — we quote in minutes.

(03) Questions

Cairo transfers, answered

How long does the drive from Cairo Airport to the Pyramids take?

Usually 60 to 80 minutes, depending on traffic across the city. Late-night arrivals are often faster. Your price is fixed whatever the traffic.

Which terminal will I arrive at?

It depends on your airline. Most international flights use Terminal 2 or Terminal 3, and some charter and low-cost flights use Terminal 1. Send us your flight number and we send your driver to the right one.

Can I get a SIM card or cash before meeting my driver?

Yes. There are mobile operator kiosks and ATMs in the arrivals halls. Your driver tracks your flight and waits, so there is no rush.

Can you take me straight from Cairo Airport to Alexandria?

Yes. The drive is about three and a half hours on the desert road, with a rest stop on the way if you like. It costs $105 per car.

Can I keep the same driver for my whole stay?

Yes. With the Masar Pass, from $59 per day, you keep one dedicated driver and car for sightseeing, dinners, intercity drives and your flight home. See both options.

(04) Other airports

Landing somewhere else?

A felucca sailing on the Nile at sunset behind palm trees

Ready when you land

Land in Cairo.
We’ll take it from here.

Photo — Abdallah Shaheen