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CAI Cairo International Airport

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Cairo International Airport (CAI) is an airport serving Cairo, Egypt.

· 80 departures on the board
  • 02:35
    F3616
    Riyadh(RUH)
    On time
  • 02:55
    MS995
    Toronto(YYZ)
    On time
  • 02:55
    VF248
    Istanbul(SAW)
    On time
  • 03:05
    MS665
    Jeddah(JED)
    On time
  • 03:05
    MS697
    Dammam(DMM)
    On time
  • 03:05
    NE152
    Dammam(DMM)
    On time
  • 03:15
    SM443
    Abha(AHB)
    On time
  • 03:15
    AH4037
    Algier(ALG)
    On time
  • 03:20
    ET453
    Addis Ababa(ADD)
    Gate G4
    On time
  • 03:25
    AF551
    Paris(CDG)
    On time
  • 03:30
    NP173
    Sharjah(SHJ)
    On time
  • 03:35
    3L425
    Abu Dhabi(AUH)
    On time

About CAI Airport

Cairo International Airport (CAI) is Egypt’s busiest air gateway, serving Greater Cairo with three main passenger terminals (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) and a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers including EgyptAir, which uses CAI as its primary hub, plus several regional and international airlines. Regular routes connect Cairo to major destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia, with frequent flights to Dubai, London, Riyadh and Istanbul. Travelers can check the online flight board for up-to-date arrivals and departures, and should allow extra time for security and customs during peak periods.

Where flights from Cairo International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 52 destinations from Cairo International Airport; another 59 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Sunday (85); fewest on Monday (72).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Bergamo (BGY)E5 · NP · UJMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun08:30 +5
Taif (TIF)E5 · NP · MSTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun04:05 +5
Barcelona (BCN)MS · VYMon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun00:10 +2
Zurich (ZRH)LX · MSMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat03:50 +2
Duesseldorf (DUS)E6 · EW · MSTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun10:40 +2
Al-Jawf (AJF)NP · SMTue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun00:20 +2
Hail (HAS)E5 · NPMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat06:50 +3
Abuja (ABV)MSMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun11:10 / 11:20
Erbil (EBL)MS · IATue, Wed, Thu, Sat00:40 +2
Beijing (PEK)MS · CAMon, Wed, Fri, Sun01:05 / 14:15
Warsaw (WAW)LOMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat03:10 / 05:05
Mumbai (BOM)MSMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat17:35
Brussels (BRU)MSMon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun11:05 / 11:35
Copenhagen (CPH)MSMon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun11:10
Dublin (DUB)MSTue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun09:30
Ankara (ESB)TKMon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun13:55 +3
N'djamena (NDJ)MSTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun09:30
Accra (ACC)MSMon, Wed, Fri, Sat09:50
Budapest (BUD)MSTue, Fri, Sat, Sun12:20
Delhi (DEL)MSMon, Fri, Sat, Sun00:59

Another 39 destinations operate less often.

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Cairo International Airport?

Cairo International Airport is served by a mix of transport options. Travelers commonly use airport express buses and city bus services that link to central Cairo and nearby districts, while taxis and ride‑hailing services provide door‑to‑door trips. Many passengers arrive or depart by private car; on‑site car rental counters and short‑term/long‑term parking areas are available. Transfers to onward regional transport are straightforward from the terminals.

How do the terminals work at Cairo International Airport?

CAI operates multiple passenger terminals that separate international and some domestic services; check your ticket or airline for the correct terminal before travel. Each terminal has dedicated check‑in areas, security screening and passport control for international flights, and clear signage for baggage reclaim and arrivals halls. Inter‑terminal transfer is possible by shuttle or transfer corridor; allow extra time if moving between terminals for connections.

Tips for flying from Cairo International Airport

Plan extra time for check‑in and security, especially during peak hours, holidays and Hajj/Umrah seasons. Carry travel documents, visas and any required health paperwork easily accessible for passport control. Expect busy immigration lines on arrival and allow time for baggage reclaim. Keep valuables with you, confirm terminal details with your airline in advance, and allow generous connection times when changing airlines or terminals.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Cairo International Airport is CAI.

The ICAO code for Cairo International Airport is HECA.

Cairo International Airport (CAI) is located in Cairo, Egypt.

The local time zone at Cairo International Airport (CAI) is Africa/Cairo (GMT+3).

About 265 scheduled departures were counted at Cairo International Airport (CAI) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Cairo International Airport (CAI), scheduled flights are operated by Egyptair, Saudi Arabian Airlines, flynas, Nile Air, and flyadeal.

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Cairo International Airport serve 52 destinations. Another 59 are available only on selected days — for example Bergamo on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, Taif on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and Barcelona on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Destinations on the current departures board at Cairo International Airport (CAI) include Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, and Doha.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Cairo International Airport (CAI). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

CAI Airport
Cairo International Airport
Cairo, Egypt · GMT+3

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