Serving Cairo, the capital of Egypt, the airport is the most populated city in the Arab world. Especially due to the pyramids in Cairo, the most tourist arrivals in the region are from Cairo International Airport. The airport, which is considered the entrance gate of the country, is frequently used by private jet charter services.
Cairo International Airport, the busiest airport in Egypt, is the hub of EgyptAir and Nile Airlines. Located in Heliopolis, the airport is located northeast of Cairo, about 15 kilometers (9,3 miles) from the city’s business district.
The airport has an area of 37 square kilometers; It consists of 3 main terminals and 1 seasonal flight terminal.
Cairo private jet charter prices
Although Egypt air charter fees depend on variables such as the number of passengers, departure airport, flight time, aircraft position, flight date, the prices for private jet charter from Istanbul → Cairo are as follows.
| Light Jet | 14.950 EUR |
| Midsize Jet | 19.250 EUR |
| Heavy Jet | 25.600 EUR |
These prices are average amounts and you can contact us on our flight reservation screen or by phone for the most accurate price information.
History of Cairo Airport from World War II to the present
During the World War II, the United States Army Air Forces built the John Payne Field Air Force Base to serve the Allied Forces instead of taking over the existing Almaza Airport, which is 5 kilometers (3,1 miles) away.
When American forces left the base at the end of the war, the Civil Aviation Authority took over the facility and began using it for international civil aviation. In 1955, work was carried out for the construction of a new terminal with a higher capacity; The location of the new terminal was chosen between two runways east of Cairo. Construction works started in 1957 and it was put into service on March 18, 1963.
In 1963, Cairo International Airport replaced the old Heliopolis Airport, located in the Hike-Step area east of Cairo. When air travel rates rose to 55 percent in the seventies, a second hall was built in 1977-79 and a third hall was added in 1980.
Air travel rates increased again in the eighties and a second terminal became a necessity. Terminal Building 2 was built to serve 3,5 million passengers annually, with two arrivals and departures halls, a transit hall and a runway. With the increase in Air Traffic Movement and the increase in the demand for international service standards, the airport facilities needed to be developed and renovation works were started in Terminal 1. These works were completed in March 2002.
In 2005, President Hosni Mubarak inaugurated the new terminal building No. 3 (TB3). In the following years, regular renovations were made in and around the Terminal buildings, especially in Terminal 1 and 3. Although the airport lost passenger traffic in the Egyptian revolution, this lost passenger traffic was increasingly regained in the following years.
Places to visit and nightlife in Cairo
When Egypt is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is the Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Mikerinos in Cairo. Among them, Cheops (also called Khufu or Great Pyramid) is the most known Pyramid since it is on the list of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Apart from the Pyramids, which should be visited first, the Cairo Museum with Egyptian artifacts, the Stepped Pyramid built by Imhotep in 2630 BC, the Mehmet Ali Pasha Mosque from the Ottoman Empire, the Cairo Tower, which is among the most famous structures of Egypt, and the Islamic artifacts. Gayer Anderson Museum and Cairo Citadel built on Mukattam Hill are among the must-see places.
L’Aubergine, Absolute, Deals, Morocco, Club 35 and Sinbad are the most popular spots for tourists in Cairo, where the nightlife is also quite colorful. Among these clubs, Club 35 was built to host the wealthiest tourists, and admission must be booked in advance.
The easiest way to reach the city center from Cairo Airport
There are several ways to leave Cairo airport. The most convenient way is to choose one of the numerous limousine services. Collection points are located in front of the terminals. Prices are fixed depending on destination and car category, but some service providers may charge very high prices, so getting quotes from different car providers can make transportation more affordable.
A shuttle bus connects to all passenger terminals and finally stops at Cairo Airport Bus Terminal, where public buses connect to major transport hubs to other destinations in Cairo, frequently such as Abbasia and Tahrir Square/Abdel-Moniem Riad bus terminal.
There is also a taxi service outside the airport. Although the Egyptian government has required meters for taxis, taxis usually negotiate with tourists to reach the city center at different prices.
In general, transportation from the airport to the city center is a big problem. The most convenient service is Uber, which accepts payment via PayPal. Car rental companies such as AVIS, Europacar, SIXT are also an alternative, but they are not as cheap as Uber.
Passengers who want to reach the airport with their private vehicle can use Heliopolis via Oroba Road or via the new road connecting Terminal 3 with the Cairo Ring Road and the Suez Road junction.
