How much does a taxi from Cairo International Airport to Cairo cost?

E£200–400 to downtown Cairo (negotiated) in 2026. Exact fare depends on your destination and traffic conditions.

Is there a flat rate taxi from CAI?

Cairo International Airport taxis use a metered fare. Always insist the driver uses the meter.

Cairo International Airport Taxi Fares

Cairo, Egypt · EGP · 2026

Typical fare

E£200–400 to downtown Cairo (negotiated)

Look for: white (official airport taxis)

Fare Estimates by Destination

Based on official meter rates ± 15%

Downtown Cairo / Tahrir SquareE£158–E£214

negotiate fare before boarding; E£200–350 typical

Giza / Pyramids areaE£213–E£288

E£300–450; heavy traffic via Ring Road

Zamalek / Garden CityE£185–E£251

E£250–380; riverside neighbourhoods

Heliopolis (adjacent)E£49–E£67

E£60–100; closest major district

New Cairo / Fifth SettlementE£267–E£361

E£350–550; use Careem/Uber for fixed price

MaadiE£247–E£334

E£300–480; expat district south of downtown

Fares in EGP. Tolls, surcharges, and tips may add extra.

Practical Tips

✓Meters exist but are almost never used — always agree on a price before you get in the taxi.
✓Careem and Uber both operate from Cairo Airport and offer upfront fixed pricing — strongly recommended over street taxis.
✓Official white airport taxis are licensed and generally more reliable than unmetered kerb taxis.
✓Night surcharges (25%) apply on metered fares if the driver agrees to use the meter.
✓Egyptian pounds have fluctuated significantly — check the current exchange rate before arriving.

Scam Warnings

⚠Driver claims Uber/Careem is unavailable or banned — it is not; both apps work throughout Cairo.
⚠Unofficial drivers approach arrivals inside the terminal before the official taxi rank — always exit to the kerb rank.
⚠Driver "helps with luggage" then demands payment for the assistance on top of the fare.
⚠Sudden detours claiming road closures that extend the journey and the negotiated fare.
⚠Quoting fares in USD at unfavourable rates — insist on paying in Egyptian pounds.

Cheaper Alternatives

→Careem — preferred app-based option, upfront pricing, Arabic + English, widely used
→Uber — available throughout Cairo, similar pricing to Careem
→Cairo Metro — no direct airport connection; take a taxi/Careem to nearest metro station
→Airport Bus — limited public bus routes; not recommended with luggage

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