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CAIEgyptTPL: regional-hop-plan

Cairo International Airport

Cairo, Egypt

Drop-off

Downtown Cairo (Tahrir Square / Abdel Moneim Riad)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Cairo Airport Travel shuttle bus

bus Β· 30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service
Cairo Airport Travel shuttle bus
bus
Headway
30
Backup
Public bus to Abdel Moneim Riad / Tahrir (airport bus terminal services) Β· 15-30m

Note

Official Cairo Airport Travel shuttle buses run about every 30 minutes from Cairo International Airport terminals to central districts including Downtown Cairo, Zamalek, Maadi, Giza and others; buy tickets at Cairo Airport Travel counters in the arrivals halls. This is a semi-express coach-style service and usually faster and more comfortable than regular city buses, but frequency and routes can vary by time of day.

Beyond downtown

Cairo: Regional Hop Plan

For travelers continuing beyond the main city core. Targets queries likecairo airport busandcai to city centerfor eSIM funnels.

International business

Brief

Ideal for connecting directly into the city’s finance or embassy districts.

Service
Cairo Airport Travel shuttle bus
Mode
bus
Freq
30m
Note
Official Cairo Airport Travel shuttle buses run about every 30 minutes from Cairo International Airport terminals to central districts including Downtown Cairo, Zamalek, Maadi, Giza and others; buy tickets at Cairo Airport Travel counters in the arrivals halls. This is a semi-express coach-style service and usually faster and more comfortable than regular city buses, but frequency and routes can vary by time of day.

Regional coaches

Brief

Good when you need a one-seat ride into the suburbs or satellite cities.

Service
Public bus to Abdel Moneim Riad / Tahrir (airport bus terminal services)
Mode
bus
Freq
15-30m
Note
A free airport shuttle connects all terminals to the Cairo Airport Bus Terminal, where frequent public buses run to major hubs such as Tahrir Square and Abdel Moneim Riad in Downtown Cairo. Services generally operate from early morning until late evening, taking around 45–75 minutes depending on traffic, and are the cheapest way into central Cairo.

What locals actually do

Brief

Even locals pad 30 minutes of buffer during peak traffic.

Service
Public bus to Abdel Moneim Riad / Tahrir (airport bus terminal services)
Mode
bus
Freq
15-30m
Note
A free airport shuttle connects all terminals to the Cairo Airport Bus Terminal, where frequent public buses run to major hubs such as Tahrir Square and Abdel Moneim Riad in Downtown Cairo. Services generally operate from early morning until late evening, taking around 45–75 minutes depending on traffic, and are the cheapest way into central Cairo.
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FAQs

KB
01How do I reach secondary airports or ports?
A
Ride into the main city first, then swap to intercity rail or ferry operators. Booking apps like Trainline, JR East, or obilet list live seat counts.
02What about luggage storage?
A
Use lockers at Cairo stations or the airport itself if you need to bounce between hops.