General Information
- Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP, LE)
- Climate: Warm all year round, with temperatures ranging from 20º to 36º Celsius (68º to 96º Fahrenheit)
- Time Zone: GMT plus two hours
- Language: Arabic
Airport Information
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is located in the area of Heliopolis, 22 kilometres / 14 miles north-east of central Cairo. A busy, two-terminal airport, Cairo International Airport is used by most major international airlines as well as a large number of local operators.
For those looking to rent a car on arrival in Cairo, there are a number of car rental companies with representation at Cairo International Airport. These include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.
Getting Around Cairo
Taxis are a legendary part of life in Cairo and are a good, safe way to get around, but you should agree a fare with the driver before the start of your journey.
