Egypt's largest airport can be found 19 km northeast of downtown Cairo.

The airport serves as the main hub for the national airline Egyptair and can be described as modern, especially Terminal 3, which is used by Egyptair and Star Alliance airlines.

Cairo is well connected to most major cities in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. However, there are also direct flights to Cairo from New York and destinations in the Far East.

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It's worth mentioning that you will be accompanied at every turn by people who want to help you, but always for a reward. So avoid any contact and don't let your luggage out of your hand.