Cairo
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Arrival chaos, visa/QR, taxi touts, SIM and cash — the highest-risk first hour.
Official links
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Fair price notes
| Item | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Official airport taxi booth | 400–600 EGP to central Cairo (confirm booth price) |
| Metered / app estimate Downtown | 150–250 EGP typical fair band (traffic varies) |
| Tourist SIM (airport) | Often marked up — eSIM or city shop usually better |
USD equivalents move with the EGP rate — treat EGP ranges as the source of truth.
Scams at this place
- Fake official / helper: Someone in a vest offers to “help with visa” for a large fee.
- Taxi per-person reveal: Quoted price becomes “per person” at the curb.
- Currency swap: Changing large notes and short-changing the return.
- SIM overcharge: Airport kiosk quotes tourist prices far above city rates.
- Luggage “porters”: Unsolicited bag handlers demand high tips.
What to say
| English | Egyptian Arabic (phonetic) |
|---|---|
| No thank you | La shukran |
| I have a booking | Andi hagz |
| Tourist police | Bolis el-siyaha |
Tourist police
Tourist police 126 · Ministry hotline 19654
Map search: Cairo International Airport
What’s changed
- 2026-07-30: Page published on BeforeYouGoTo with dated guidance. Re-verify prices on-site when possible.