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Getting from Cairo airport to the city center

Cairo is served by Cairo International Airport (CAI), located approximately 22 km northeast of the city center. As Egypt's busiest airport and a major hub for the region, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and connections via the Cairo Metro. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy throughout the day in Cairo.

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

Depart from
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Cairo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
9051 km
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to Cairo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
2121121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
2121121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
2121121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 07.09Tue 08.09Wed 09.09Thu 10.09Fri 11.09Sat 12.09Sun 13.09
2121121
Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from New York to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EgyptairMSRMSYes
Air FranceAFRAFNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Weather in Cairo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C10°C
February21°C10°C
March25°C12°C
April29°C15°C
May34°C19°C
June37°C22°C
July38°C23°C
August38°C24°C
September35°C22°C
October31°C19°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
38°C
July
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
364
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
23 Aug
38°C25°C
30 Aug
41°C28°C
Monday
24 Aug
39°C26°C
31 Aug
42°C27°C
Tuesday
25 Aug
40°C27°C
1 Sep
41°C27°C
Wednesday
26 Aug
41°C26°C
2 Sep
39°C25°C
Thursday
27 Aug
41°C26°C
3 Sep
38°C24°C
Friday
28 Aug
40°C27°C
4 Sep
39°C24°C
Saturday
29 Aug
41°C28°C
5 Sep
39°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Cairo. The distance between New York and Cairo is 9051 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Egyptair, Air France, Turkish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Etihad Airways. New York and Cairo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cairo, consider visiting Egyptian Museum, and The Pyramids of Giza.

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