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Airports in Egypt
Cairo International
The airport is situated 13.7 miles (22km) from central Cairo.
Cairo International (CAI)
Location
The airport is situated 13.7 miles (22km) from central Cairo.Getting to the city
There are taxis outside the main arrivals hall; the journey to central Cairo takes around 45 minutes. The Airport Shuttle bus is a convenient way to get from the airport to downtown Cairo and along the Pyramids Road in Giza. Public buses and air-conditioned coaches also leave regularly from Terminal 1.
Time
Local time is GMT + 2.Car rental
Car hire companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt.
Airport Taxis
Taxis may have fare meters but are unlikely to use them. Fares vary and should be negotiated up front. Cairo taxis are black and white.
Transfer between terminals
The three terminals are about two miles (3km) apart and are linked by a free shuttle, which departs about every half an hour.
Facilities
Facilities include a range of restaurants, cafes and fast-food outlets, banks and ATMs, a bureau de change, pharmacies, smoking rooms, tourist information desks and travel agencies. Duty-free shopping is also available.
Parking
Parking is available.
Luxor Airport
The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Luxor city.
Luxor Airport (LXR)
Location
The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Luxor city.Getting to the city
The best way to the city is by taxi (journey time 15min), but there's also a regular bus service, though it's generally very crowded.
Time
Local time is GMT +2.Car rental
There are car rental agencies at the airport.
Facilities
Airport facilities include bureaux de change, restaurants, shops, a tourist information desk, post office and luggage storage. Wheelchairs are available for disabled passengers; airlines should be notified in advance.
Alexandria Airport
Borg El Arab International Airport is located in Alexandria, about 30 miles (48km) southwest of the city centre.
Alexandria Airport (HBE)
Location
Borg El Arab International Airport is located in Alexandria, about 30 miles (48km) southwest of the city centre.Getting to the city
There's no public transportation from the airport to Alexandria, though travellers can use the airport bus service of Egypt Bus. The company offers a 24-hour bus service from the airport to Muharram Bek Bus Station, located about 5km south of the centre.
Time
GMT+2Car rental
Car rental agencies include Sixt and Europcar.
Hurghada Airport
Hurghada Airport is located seven miles (12km) south of the city of Hurghada El Dahar.
Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Location
Hurghada Airport is located seven miles (12km) south of the city of Hurghada El Dahar.Getting to the city
Taxis are available outside the terminal building but rates should be negotiated before entering the taxi. The journey time to Hurghada El Dahar (downtown) is approximately 20 minutes. Travellers can also find transfers from the airport to town by minivan or bus; minibuses are available outside the airport, leaving once full.
Time
GMT +2Car rental
Car hire is available at the airport
Parking
The airport's single parking lot offers both short-term and long-term parking.
Sharm el-Sheikh Airport
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is located 11 miles (18km) northeast of Sharm el Sheikh centre, near Ras Nasrani.
Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH)
Location
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is located 11 miles (18km) northeast of Sharm el Sheikh centre, near Ras Nasrani.Getting to the city
Regular and tourist taxis (which charge double the fare) are available; travellers can also arrange transfer by shuttle bus through their hotels or travel companies.
Time
GMT +2Car rental
Car rental is available from the airport.
Facilities
There are ATMs throughout the airport, cafes, restaurants, banking and currency exchange facilities, several duty-free shops and a range of retail and souvenir shops. There are also disabled facilities. Travellers requiring assistance should contact their airline prior to departure.
Parking
Short- and long-term parking is available.