Cairo International (CAI) is the main gateway to Egypt, and the first hour after landing sets the tone for the whole trip. Here is how to get through it calmly.
Which terminal are you in?
Most international airlines use Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. EgyptAir and Star Alliance partners use Terminal 3. Check your boarding pass, since the terminals are a few minutes apart by shuttle.
Visa and passport control
Many nationalities can buy a visa on arrival at the bank counters before passport control. Have the fee ready in US dollars or euros, or apply for an e-visa before you travel.
Where your driver will wait
With an Egy Voyage transfer, your driver waits just after customs holding a sign with your name. We track your flight, so a delay never leaves you stranded, and the first 60 minutes of waiting are free.
How long does the drive take?
- Heliopolis and New Cairo: about 25 minutes
- Downtown and Zamalek: about 45 minutes
- Giza and the pyramids: 60 to 75 minutes
Allow more time between 3 pm and 8 pm on weekdays.
A fair price
Agree the price before you get in any car. A pre-booked private transfer gives you a fixed price, a known vehicle and someone to call if anything changes.
