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Cairo International Airport (CAI)

(مطار القاهرة الدولي)
International Airport
مصر الجديدة
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    Iyas S.
    "Hugo Boss shop , best HB prices among duty free shops :)"(16 Tips)
    kdu63!ski
    "Free wifi in terminal 3 provided by EgyptAir http://www.speedtest."(6 Tips)
    hatem z.
    "vaste & pleasant place, free wifi & warm ppl."(30 Tips)
    Hossam H.
    "Any terminal rather than terminal 3 ( egypt air) is " zereba"."(6 Tips)
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  • Lufthansa
    LufthansaMay 30, 2014
    Travelling with children? A Lufthansa family check-in area now awaits you and your family at Cairo Airport’s Terminal 3 at counters 320 and 321. We wish you a pleasant journey! Read more
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    Upvoted 14 hours ago
  • Dustin L.
    Dustin LeeApril 7, 2018
    Have a print-out of your itin handy to show security, which is before you get to the check-in counters. Uber is easily the cheapest and most hassle-free option (compared to taxis and hotel shuttles)
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    Upvoted 18 hours ago
  • Shadi I.
    Shadi IzmiqnaSeptember 14, 2013
    hash London Essence is newly opened at the transit cafes & restaurants, I liked the cheese cake .. Very nice service, I highly recommend :) connect to VIP internet, it's the best
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    Upvoted 1 day ago
  • Mohab K.heart icon on user image
    Mohab KouraApril 1, 2018
    The new terminals 2 and 3 are really good in all aspects ! Best in Africa and one of the best in the Middle East
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    Upvoted 5 hours ago
  • Ahmed E.heart icon on user image
    Ahmed El MalkeeJune 28, 2014
    After crossing the passport officers,you will find the duty free shops where you can find many international brands.Beside that there are western and oriental resturants.Many fast food rest are there.
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    Upvoted 6 days ago
  • Wajd A.heart icon on user image
    Wajd AlMehdarFebruary 15, 2017
    Been here 25+ times
    Highly recommend Uber & Careem, forget about the white taxi or the airport's taxi.
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    Upvoted Feb 28
  • Serkan S.heart icon on user image
    Serkan SolmazerJune 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get your entry and exit stamp ready all times for faster transit. Duty free in departure is cheap and have good varities of perfumes. Nice dining areas and clean, modern terminal (3)
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  • Shyam P.
    Shyam PitamberJuly 30, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    An amazing airport. European facilities and great design . Burger King and Haagen Dazs are there , great duty free also.. Enioy...,
    Upvote17Downvote
  • Seth-Fong P.
    Seth-Fong P.May 14, 2013
    Customer service representatives are friendly and willing to provide information. By the way, some Egyptian offices made some practical jokes that are unacceptable. Ex. Touch our body.
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  • Yasmine M.heart icon on user image
    Yasmine MousallemAugust 22, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Egypt is the best and the people are in the airport are the best and they have the best smile and make you happy
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  • Ethar E.
    Ethar El-KatatneyJuly 12, 2021
    Been here 100+ times
    has gotten better over the years. make sure to arrive a couple of hours early, bring change to tip everyone. average selection of food & beverages at the lounges, solid duty free and coffee shops.
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    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Dave M.
    Dave McJune 17, 2023
    Visa on arrival is really easy, they ask you how many you want, you pay the money, and they give you the stickers. You even put the sticker in your passport yourself! 🪪
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    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Kanari K.
    Kanari K.March 12, 2015
    Business class lounge needs a major makeover! Sit at the Starbucks, that's upstairs by the business class lounge. Music is wicked👌👌👌
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  • LOMY👅
    LOMY👅February 21, 2020
    Good airport 🤝
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  • Mohammed A.heart icon on user image
    Mohammed Abu HajarAugust 14, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Make sure you catch the way at least three hours before your flight or you will miss it
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  • Lauren F.
    Lauren FarettaSeptember 14, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Better to pay a VIP service to get you through security/visa line. $20 or so. Remember to bring cash for Visa $10. And have a driver booked to pick you up in advance.
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  • Majed A.heart icon on user image
    Majed AlashariOctober 26, 2019
    Many security checks & everyone asking to see your passport. But clean airport with limited food options. In arrival book Uber/Careem it is cheaper & ask them to pick you up from the airport gate.
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  • Jthekid3
    Jthekid3July 26, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Layover walk over to the Le Meridian they have restaurants, sports bar/smoking allowed. Great place to layover at
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  • Mohamed E.heart icon on user image
    Mohamed EisaFebruary 11, 2019
    Been here 100+ times
    Cairo's newest terminal, much better than the other two old ones. Apart from the ultra lousy access to the parking lot, it is fine. Free WiFi on Orange, done ATMs and a coffee shop.
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  • Adam M.
    Adam Molyneux-BerryJuly 17, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If you've got a long lay over, the Star Alliance lounge is 200EGP and comes with fresh coffee and snacks. A great place to relax pre-flight with working Internet and comfortable seating.
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  • Saad A.
    Saad AlsalamahSeptember 4, 2018
    Terminal 2 is my favorite. Very kind staff and my favorite airlines. Cafe and duty free are limited though.
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  • Foxxy B.
    Foxxy BFebruary 18, 2022
    Use Careem to/from airport: ~120EGP. Arrive at least 2 hrs early. Smoking allowed in most cafes. Strange order of events (security, checkin, customs, boarding gate, security, board yourself). Not bad.
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  • Salwan F.heart icon on user image
    Salwan FinjOctober 4, 2019
    Security at check in and then security at the gates as well. Can be either a very painless and fast process or a very long and time sapping immigration queues. Dedicated to Egypt Air...
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  • George S.
    Pretty awful airport. Reasons are as follows. 1.No places to sit 2.No plug points. 3.No star alliance silver lounges 4.You can't purchase entrance to gold star lounges during peak times 5.Wifi dc's.
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  • Abdulrahman Alajajiheart icon on user image
    Abdulrahman AlajajiOctober 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    I suggest you travel through EGYPTAIR only
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  • Rémy L.
    Rémy LerouxDecember 29, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    In terminal 1, free but not so reliable wi-fi everywhere. Starbucks and McDonald's are upstairs. Don't let anyone help you unless you want to give tips to just about any employee in the terminal.
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  • Luca G.heart icon on user image
    Luca GennariJanuary 19, 2015
    If you need internet connection and the one named "FreeAirportWifi" does not work, go to first floor to Puro Gusto caffè and use VIP-WIFi for free, unlimited time.
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  • Nicole M.heart icon on user image
    Nicole MillsApril 9, 2024
    Get there early enough to go through several security checks where you have to remove all electronics from your luggage. Carry a pen to fill out the mandatory immigration form.
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  • Catarina
    CatarinaDecember 4, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a visa sticker for 25USD at one of the banks before you go for immigration. Cash only!
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  • Turki A.heart icon on user image
    Turki AlsaudOctober 21, 2018
    Nice lounge 👍🏻😎
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  • Turki A.heart icon on user image
    Turki AlsaudOctober 21, 2018
    Nice airport & lounge
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  • Cody G.
    Cody GriggersDecember 15, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    30 minutes of free WiFi (requiring a working phone that can receive a text abroad) in this era where you have to arrive at the airport hours early is not exactly generous...
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  • Mohamed H.heart icon on user image
    Mohamed HishamJuly 10, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    People help you only for some tip, if you need help make sure you only give him the money after helping you!
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  • Alan C.heart icon on user image
    Alan CarnegieAugust 8, 2017
    Arriving at departures is still a manic experience where you run the gauntlet of cars, men hanging around and security at the gap in the ad-hoc erected fence.
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  • Abdulrahman M.heart icon on user image
    Abdulrahman MJanuary 5, 2019
    Very nice people who would provide you with any help FREE OF CHARGE 😉
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  • Dina H.
    Dina HabibNovember 19, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Terminal one is hell but it's all worth it at the end because you can have your Starbucks coffee inside. Light at the end of the tunnel.
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  • Nabeel A.heart icon on user image
    Nabeel AlsadoonOctober 6, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    A spacious, modern airport equipped with all amenities, but reaching it via the express line requires a longer time, especially for this terminal No. 2.
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  • Alan C.heart icon on user image
    Alan CarnegieAugust 8, 2017
    A newish airport with spacious business lounge for all airlines ( except Saudi) Serves mostly dried up sandwiches and some people who may make you coffee.
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  • Tarek P.
    Tarek PertewSeptember 3, 2019
    Arrive early. Security is intense and time consuming. Bags scanned upon arrival at airport -> Customs (long)-> Security (all children patted down) -> Gate (bags \ body searched at gate).
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  • Benedek F.
    Benedek FrankApril 1, 2011
    Free WiFi on the 3rd floor of Terminal 1 departures and an English pub with smoking allowed. Clean, tidy, well done Egypt. Be careful of airport staff, they help only for a "baksheesh" (tip)
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  • Ahmed M.
    Ahmed M. ArabyFebruary 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Please If you found some one seems lost help him especially older people :-) , be kind to others :-)
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  • UHNWI
    UHNWIJuly 27, 2020
    Bring extra cash because you literally need to bribe every single person/ thing even if you use the VIP service
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  • Rafael R.
    Rafael RossiAugust 9, 2014
    Make sure you did the web check-in before and you have a printed voucher. Otherwise the officer will take you time before you find the company office to do the check-in.
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  • Rafiheart icon on user image
    RafiJuly 1, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The new terminal 2 is really a superb one. The best in Egypt.
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  • Max G.
    Max GodoiOctober 2, 2023
    The feeling I had is that it is not prepared to receive so many tourists, the exit from the baggage area is chaotic and the exit from T3 is regrettable, there is a lot of harassment from taxi drivers.
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  • Gerardo V.
    Gerardo ValerdiMay 19, 2014
    Free WiFi, Duty Free is super cheap. Clean and organised for Egypt, I was surprised. Be ready to bargain and negotiate.
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  • kim f.heart icon on user image
    kim foxOctober 23, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    This place is a rat race in ways that supersede other airports like the mentality of the workers and passengers. Exhausting before you even board your flight. #travel #Cairo
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  • kdu63!ski
    kdu63!skiJune 7, 2013
    Free wifi in terminal 3 provided by EgyptAir http://www.speedtest.net/android/477001287.png
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  • Alan C.heart icon on user image
    Alan CarnegieAugust 8, 2017
    Some signage is in reverse and one inside out! Follow the signs for "Airport Lounges" upstairs and you will come to Only Saudi Airlines lounge. Now you know
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  • Mostafa Z.heart icon on user image
    Mostafa ZakariaOctober 19, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    This time I was coming from Jeddah so arrived to the seasonal terminal which is small, nice and the bags come very quickly.....
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