Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and is known as one of the biggest cities in the world. It has population of about 17.8 million people. 15% of all Egyptians live there. The name of the city comes from Arabic 'al-Qāhirah' and means 'the triumphant'.
Read more about Cairo in our City Guide ...
General Info
Airport Address: Cairo International Airport, Oruba Road, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Distance and Location: The airport is located 22km (13.5 miles) northeast of Cairo
Airport Website: www.cairo-airport.com
Airport E-mail: ciap@idsc.net.eg
Airport Telephone: (0)2 291 4255
Country Code: 202
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Friday in April to the first Friday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 2
Moving between Terminals: A free shuttle bus links the two terminals, which are about 3km (2 miles) apart.
Car Parking Info
Short-term car parking is available for about 1,000 cars and is located within walking distance of the terminal buildings.
Driving by car from/to Cairo
The airport can be reached from Cairo city centre, across the 6th October Bridge, via Salah Salem Road which leads to Heliopolis. The airport and Heliopolis are well signposted from the city centre. The airport is located off the Al-Orouba main road.