Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Cairo Airport (CAI) to hotels and homes in downtown Cairo, Zamalek, Giza and the Pyramids, Heliopolis and New Cairo, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Cairo International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Cairo takes you from Cairo International Airport to hotels along the Nile in downtown Cairo, Garden City and Zamalek, to Giza for the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and east to Heliopolis and New Cairo.
Cairo airport transfers start at the arrivals exit of the terminal where your flight lands, Terminal 3 for EgyptAir and its Star Alliance partners or Terminal 1 or 2 for many other airlines, and your driver waits there with a name sign. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the fixed price for your vehicle is agreed before you fly, from a sedan for two to a van for a family or group with luggage.
Each Cairo airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, apartment or Nile cruise boat in the city, to hotels near the Pyramids in Giza, or to offices in Heliopolis and New Cairo. Going on to the New Administrative Capital or Alexandria? Enter the address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
Our Cairo airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a shared bus that stops at other hotels across the city. It leaves as soon as you are through arrivals, with room for suitcases, and suits families, groups and travelers heading straight to Giza after a long flight.
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An SUV with more space and more comfort, private to your party.
from USD 35.00
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A premium SUV such as an Escalade, for an elevated arrival.
from USD 25.00
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Our standard private transfer. Room for a family and their luggage.
from USD 45.00
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A large private van for groups, wedding parties and teams.
from USD 70.00
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Prices depend on the destination, the vehicle category, its passenger capacity, and whether you book one way or round trip. The price the booking system gives for your route and travel date is your final quote.
All prices in USD, per vehicle rather than per passenger. Last updated 2026-10-03.
| Destination | Executive Sedan up to 2 passengers | Standard Sedan up to 2 passengers | Standard SUV up to 4 passengers | Luxury SUV up to 5 passengers | Premium SUV up to 5 passengers | Minivan up to 6 passengers | Minibus up to 12 passengers | Mini Coach up to 25 passengers | Large Coach up to 55 passengers | |||||||||
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| One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | One way | Round trip | |
| Cairo International Airport | 15.00 | 28.00 | 13.00 | 25.00 | 17.00 | 32.00 | 35.00 | 65.00 | 25.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 85.00 | 70.00 | 130.00 | 95.00 | 180.00 | 130.00 | 245.00 |
| cairo | 30.00 | 60.00 | 24.00 | 48.00 | 35.00 | 70.00 | 45.00 | 90.00 | 40.00 | 80.00 | 62.00 | 124.00 | 120.00 | 240.00 | 400.00 | 800.00 | – | – |
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the main airport for Cairo and the busiest in Egypt, in Heliopolis northeast of the city. It has three passenger terminals: Terminal 3, EgyptAir's hub, is joined to Terminal 2 by a bridge, while Terminal 1, used by many private, low-cost and charter airlines, is a separate building linked by a people mover and free buses.
If you don't have an e-visa, buy your visa on arrival at the bank counters before passport control, then join the immigration line, which can be long when several flights land together. After baggage claim you pass customs into the arrivals hall, where banks, currency exchange and SIM card kiosks are close to the exit.
Egypt is on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and switches to UTC+3 for daylight saving time from late April to late October. It uses the Egyptian pound.
Egypt visa. Most visitors need a visa: apply for an e-visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg before you fly, or buy a single-entry visa on arrival at the bank counters before passport control, paid in US dollars cash. Your passport should be valid for six months after arrival.
Which terminal. Terminal 1 is a separate building from Terminals 2 and 3, so give your airline and arrival terminal when you book; your driver waits at that terminal's arrivals exit.
Cairo or Sphinx. This page is for Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Heliopolis, not Sphinx International Airport (SPX) west of Giza, so check the code on your ticket.
Cash and pounds. Egypt uses the Egyptian pound. Cards work in hotels and larger shops, but carry some small notes for tips and small purchases.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Cairo International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
At CAI
Meet at the arrivals exit
Pre-booked drivers usually wait at the arrivals exit of the terminal where the flight lands, holding a name sign, after passport control, baggage claim and customs.
At CAI
Terminal 1 or Terminals 2 and 3
Terminal 1 is a separate building from Terminals 2 and 3, so confirm the arrival terminal before your driver sets off.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
CAI Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel CAI
From where you're staying back to Cairo International Airport.
Round trip
CAI Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Cairo International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Visa ready
Get an e-visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg before you fly, or buy a visa on arrival at the bank counters before passport control.
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for at least six months after arrival, with a blank page for the visa.
Check your terminal
EgyptAir and Star Alliance use Terminal 3; Terminal 1 is a separate building used by many private and low-cost airlines.
Decline ride offers
Politely decline people offering rides inside the terminal and use official taxis or your pre-booked driver.
Local SIM
Mobile network kiosks after customs at Terminals 1 and 3 sell local SIM cards.
Pounds and local time
Egypt uses the Egyptian pound and is on UTC+2, or UTC+3 from late April to late October.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
At the arrivals exit of the terminal where your flight lands, holding a sign with your name, after passport control, baggage claim and customs. Terminal 1 is a separate building from Terminals 2 and 3, so give your arrival terminal when you book.
Cairo International Airport is about 22 km (14 miles) northeast of downtown Cairo, usually a 25 to 45 minute drive depending on traffic. The Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum are about 40 km away on the west side of the city, usually about an hour or more.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and guesthouses near the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Give your full address when you book.
Yes. We drive to hotels and apartments in downtown Cairo, Garden City and on Zamalek island, including the hotels along the Nile Corniche.
Yes for New Cairo and Heliopolis, east of the city. For the New Administrative Capital, enter the address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
Alexandria is on the Mediterranean coast, a long drive northwest of Cairo. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered; if it is not, contact us before you fly.
EgyptAir and its Star Alliance partners arrive at Terminal 3. Many other international airlines use Terminal 2, and Egyptian private, low-cost and charter flights mostly use Terminal 1. Check the terminal on your ticket, because assignments change.
No. This page books rides from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Heliopolis. Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is a separate airport west of Giza, so check the code on your ticket.
Yes. Give the full street address, the building name or number, the floor and any landmark nearby, since many Cairo buildings are easier to find by landmark than by number.
Yes. Many flights land in Cairo after midnight or before dawn, and your driver meets you at the arrivals exit whatever the hour. Give your flight number when you book so the pickup follows your real landing time.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land. If someone approaches you in arrivals, politely decline and look for the driver holding your name sign.
A passport valid for six months after arrival and, for most nationalities, a visa. You can apply for an e-visa at visa2egypt.gov.eg before you fly or buy a visa on arrival at the bank counters before passport control.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, apartment or Nile cruise boat, and give your flight number, departure time and terminal so the pickup leaves time for Cairo traffic, check-in and security.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from CAI; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Cairo airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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