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Official Cairo Airport Taxi Service
Official Cairo Airport Taxi Rates & Fares
Travel time is about 30-60 minutes to Tahrir Square in central Cairo, and up to 90 minutes to the pyramids. Traffic in Cairo can be very heavy, and travel can take much longer than expected, particularly during heavy traffic (usually 14:00-18:00). Expect to pay EGP 70-80 from the Cairo Airport to Tahrir Square (central Cairo). For the trip back to the Cairo Airport expect a lower fare of EGP 40-60. To Heliopolis, drivers usually demand EGP 50. Prices are generally higher after dark. Expect much argument to obtain a realistic fare and always agree a price before setting off!
Drivers may accept US dollars or EUR, but inquire first.
Cairo Taxi Tipping Recommendation: Tipping optional, Round up to next bill/large coin
Official Cairo Airport Taxi Details
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Taxis wait in a rank in the car park outside Arrivals Hall 1 at the Cairo Airport, although you will be approached by taxi drivers as you leave arrivals. At Terminal 2, taxis generally wait outside Arrivals, although you will be approached by many taxi drivers as you leave the arrivals area and all will offer a good price! There is a taxi office in Terminal 2 Arrivals.
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Unofficial Cairo Airport Taxi Service or Hire Points
The yellow taxi cabs often, referred to as City Cabs or Cairo Cabs, and can be a bit more expensive (and less of an adventure) than the black-and-white cabs for short hops. However, for longer distances, they are the way to go for price and comfort.
IHateTaxis.com recommends the unofficial Cairo Airport taxi service.
Comfortable and more relaxed form of transport, especially when riding long distance.
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