Cairo International Airport

Adults
12+ years
Children
2-11 years
Infants (lap)
0-2 years
Infants (seat)
0-2 years



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Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport Cairo International Airport is the busiest airport in Egypt and the primary hub for EgyptAir, a member of the Star Alliance. The airport is located to the northeast of the city around 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the business area of the city and has an area of approximately 37 square kilometres (9,100 acres). Cairo International is the second busiest airport in Africa after OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. Over 45 passenger airlines use Cairo airport (including charter airlines) and 9 cargo airlines. EgyptAir is the largest operator at the airport, holding 61 percent of the departure slots in 2009. The airport has four terminals, with the third (and largest) opening on 27 April 2009 and the Seasonal Flights Terminal opening on 20 September 2011. Terminal 2 was closed in April 2010 for major renovation works to the building's structure and facilities. A third parallel runway replaced the crossing runway in 2010.

URL: http://www.cairo-airport.com/
Location: 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the business area of the city