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Getting from Cairo airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Cairo Metro connection.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
30-60 min | E£250-E£400 (metered or fixed fare; varies by destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
30-60 min | E£150-E£300 (app-based pricing; surge may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | cashless and app-based travel | |
30-60 min | E£150-E£300 (app-based pricing; surge may apply) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | regional ride-hailing option | |
45-90 min | E£10-E£25 (varies by route) | every 20–40 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
60-90 min | E£15-E£35 (bus fare plus metro ticket) | every 5–10 min (traffic dependent) | avoiding traffic on metro | |
30-60 min | E£400-E£800 (pre-booked; fixed price) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | comfort and meet-and-greet | |
30-60 min | E£800-E£2,000 (per day; varies by vehicle) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in EGP (approximately 1 USD = 50 EGP); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Cairo traffic can be extremely heavy, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–8 PM). Journey times may double during peak periods.
- Official airport taxis are white and can be booked at designated counters inside the terminals.
- The Cairo Metro does not currently have a direct station at the airport; a bus or taxi connection to Heliopolis stations is required.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Cairo
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Istanbul to Cairo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
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| Weekly flights: 5 total | Daily flights: 0.71 average | Most flights: Sunday 2 flights |
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| Weekly flights: 30 total | Daily flights: 4.29 average | Most flights: Tuesday 4 flights |
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| Weekly flights: 47 total | Daily flights: 6.71 average | Most flights: Thursday 6 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
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| Weekly flights: 50 total | Daily flights: 7.14 average | Most flights: Thursday 6 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Istanbul to Cairo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus | PGT | PC | No |
| Turkish Airlines | THY | TK | No |
| Egyptair | MSR | MS | Yes |
| Air Cairo | MSC | SM | No |
| Aegean | AEE | A3 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Cairo
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 19°C | 10°C |
| February | 21°C | 10°C |
| March | 25°C | 12°C |
| April | 29°C | 15°C |
| May | 34°C | 19°C |
| June | 37°C | 22°C |
| July | 38°C | 23°C |
| August | 38°C | 24°C |
| September | 35°C | 22°C |
| October | 31°C | 19°C |
| November | 26°C | 15°C |
| December | 21°C | 11°C |
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