Cairo International Airport - the hub for EgyptAir - served around 10 million people in 2006, making it the second-busiest airport in Africa. The airport currently has two terminals; a third is scheduled to open this year. At the same time, the Cairo Metro will be extended to serve the airport. www.cairo-airport.com
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A free shuttle bus links the two terminals, which are about 2 miles apart.
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Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport to central Cairo (journey time: 30 minutes). They leave from outside the Arrivals hall and haggling is recommended.
Limousine: Limousines are available from the airport to central Cairo for a flat rate fare. Black Mercedes limousines leave from outside the Arrivals hall.
Bus: Buses are available from the airport to central Cairo. An airport bus service operates from Terminal 1. Bus no.400 leaves every 30 minutes during the day and every hour at night. Coach: Super Jet (tel: +202 (0)2 579 8181) operates a bus service to Alexandria.
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Short-term parking is available for about 1,000 cars and is located within walking distance of the terminal buildings.
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Money and communications: The airport has a bank and ATMs; 24-hour bureau de change and post offices are located in the Departures hall in both terminals. The post office is also open 24 hours a day.
Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants at the airport. Bars are located in the Departures halls of both terminals and are open 24 hours.
Shopping: Shops, including gift shops, clothes shops, bookshops and newsagents, are located in the Departures halls in both terminals and in the new transit hall. Duty-free shops are available in both terminals.
Luggage: Baggage trolleys and porters are available. Luggage storage facilities can be found in both terminals.
Other facilities: A pharmacy is located in Departures in both terminals.
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The Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel (tel: +202 (0)2 918 520) is located 2 miles from the airport. Other hotels in the vicinity include Le Meridien Heliopolis (tel: +202 (0)2 905 055), Movenpick Cairo (tel: +202 (0)6 370 077) and Sheraton Hotel Heliopolis (tel: +202 (0)2 677 730). Complimentary shuttle buses run from the airport to all major hotels.
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Wheelchairs are available on request and there are disabled toilets. Disabled passengers should contact their airline for assistance. There are no reserved parking spaces for disabled passengers.
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There is a business center in Terminal 1 connected to the new transit hall by an escalator and providing computer and fax services. Business facilities and meeting rooms are also available in the Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel (tel: +20 (0)2 918 520). There are VIP lounges in both terminals. Computer and fax machines are available.
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