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Cairo Airport (CAI) Arrivals Guide

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) usually means passport control and, if needed, a visa on arrival, then baggage claim, customs and the arrivals hall of Terminal 1, 2 or 3. Allow 45–90 minutes from landing to the kerb, longer at peak times.

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Checking live arrivals at Cairo Airport

This independent guide does not publish live flight data. For real-time arrivals at Cairo International Airport (CAI), use one of these sources:

  • Cairo Airport Company (official)Official arrivals and departures boards published by the airport operator.
  • EgyptAir flight statusReal-time status for EgyptAir flights, which mostly use Terminal 3.
  • Your airline's app or websiteThe most reliable source for gate, terminal and delay notices on your specific booking.

After you land

  1. Immigration & visa: Eligible travellers can buy a visa-on-arrival sticker at bank kiosks before passport control, or use a pre-approved e-Visa. Check eligibility on the official Egypt e-Visa portal before you fly.
  2. Baggage claim: Belt numbers are shown on screens after passport control. Report lost or damaged bags to your airline's desk before leaving the hall.
  3. Customs: Use the green channel if you have nothing to declare. Drones and some electronics may require prior approval.
  4. Money & SIM cards: ATMs, exchange counters and mobile operator kiosks are in the arrivals halls. Compare rates before exchanging large amounts.
  5. Getting into the city: Choose an app-based ride, a licensed airport taxi with a fare agreed in advance, a hotel transfer, or a bus. Traffic to downtown Cairo varies widely.

More detail: visa on arrival, airport to downtown, transport options.