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Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Location: The airport is situated 14 miles (22km) from Cairo.Time: Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 between last Friday in April and last Friday in September).Contacts: Tel: +20 (0)2 265 4611. Transfer between terminals: The two terminals are two miles (3km) apart and are linked by a free shuttle, which departs about every half an hour. Getting to the city: There are taxis outside the main arrivals hall; the journey to central Cairo takes around 45 minutes. An 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. Car rental: Car hire companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz. However, driving in Cairo is best avoided, otherwise visitors can hire a driver with their car for a small additional charge. Airport Taxis: There are several taxi variations from Cairo International Airport. Taxis are paid for by a flat fee at the end of the ride and nothing is discussed beforehand. The fee should be around US$5 plus a small airport exit fee. To the city centre is14 miles (22km). Cairo taxis are black and white, Alexandria taxis are black and orange.Facilities: Facilities include a restaurant and several cafeterias, banks and ATMs, bureau de change, pharmacies, an Internet café in Terminal 1, five-star lounges for business and first class passengers, smoking rooms (Terminal 1), tourist information desks and travel agencies. Duty-free is also available. Facilities for disabled passengers are good, but those with special needs should contact their airline in advance. Parking: Parking is available adjacent to Terminal 1, at a rate of EGP 5 per hour. Departure tax: None.Website: www.cairo-airport.comSee full guide to Cairo International Airport- Help me i need advice: scam?
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