Cairo Airport is located in the Heliopolis district, northeast of the city. Heliopolis used to be an independent town. Today, however, it is part of Cairo. The airport has three parallel runways, with the largest runway capable of accommodating even wide-body aircraft such as the massive Airbus A380.
Cairo International Airport has three terminal buildings. Each terminal building has offices for travel agents, banks and ATMs, duty-free shops, food and beverage areas, children’s playgrounds and many other amenities.
Cairo International Airport Terminal 1
Although renovated, it is still referred to as the “old terminal”. This terminal consists of 4 halls. Many international airlines use this terminal. Hall 1 is the departure section. Hall 3 is the arrivals section. Hall number 2 is reserved for passengers arriving from Saudi Arabia. Hall number + is reserved for private jets.
Overview of Terminal 1 at Cairo Airport showing Halls 2, 3, 4 and VIP section with services and gate areas.
The airlines using Terminal 1 are: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Almasria Universal, Badr Airline, Eritrean Airways, Air Leisure, Fly Nas, Iraqi Airways, Meridiana Fly, Nesma Air, Nile Air, Petrolium Aviation Service, Sudan Airways, Syrian Air, Tarco Air, Tunis Air, Yemenia Airways, Jordan Aviation, Royal Wings, Air Go, Alexandria, AMC, Av,ator, Cairo Aviation, Fly Egypt, National Air, SmartPrivilege Style, Fly Baghdad.
Layout of the Seasonal Terminal with drop-off points, public transit access, and service zones.
Cairo International Airport Terminal 2
Recently completely renovated, it is mainly used by European and Middle Eastern airlines. There are special lounges for first class passengers, such as the Al-Fursan Lounge, and duty-free shops. There is also a connecting bridge between terminal 2 and terminal 3.
Terminal 2 layout with concourses E1–E14, gates, lounges, dining, and transport access clearly marked.
Airlines using Terminal 2 are: Egypt Air, Air France, Royal Air Maroc, Alitalia, British Airways, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Middle East Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Oman Air, Russian Airlines, Ukraine International Airlines, China Airlines, Transavia France.
Cairo International Airport Terminal 3
It is the largest terminal of the airport and is used by Star Alliance member airlines, mainly Egyptair, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines. The terminal is notable for its 5,000 square meters of shopping space and a large food court serving European, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern cuisine.
Terminal 3 layout with gates G1–G29, food areas, lounges, parking, and public transport links.
Airlines using Terminal 3 are: Lufthansa Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Egypt Air, Aegean Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines.
Seasonal Flight Terminal: Located to the west of Terminal 3, this area is used to provide additional capacity, especially during peak periods such as pilgrimages.