Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Cairo International Airport


Location
The airport is located in Heliopolis, 13.7 miles (22Km) northeast of central cairo and 24.9 mile( 40Km) from the Giza Pyramids.
Transportation
Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus
newly established shuttle Bus service , it is comfortable , prompt & direct from or to the Airport according to your own preference , the last fleet of vehicles is vast in terms of space & air-conditioned for groups or single passenger , the shuttle Bus takes you to any of the following destinations
Haram (pyramids area )
Maadi
Zamalec
Mohandesin
Giza
Downtown Cairo
Nasr-city
Heliopolis
Taxi Services
At Cairo International Airport Taxis are avalaible at any time , and operated on a flat fee basis.Official Cairo Taxis are predomenantly black and white , but Alexandria Taxis are black and orange. There are also 7-seated Peugeot Taxis varied in colour and size , but they all have an emblem and number Painted on the drivers door.
Limousines
Limousine service is offered by 19 different companies .
Transfer Between terminals
A free Shuttle Bus Links the two Terminals 1.9 miles ( 3 Km ) the Bus runs throughout the night and departs approximately every 3 minutes. Terminal (1) is known as the Old Airport ,whilst Terminal (2) is known as the New Airport.