TRANSPORTATION
Airport Information
Cairo International Airport
The airport is located in Heliopolis, 22km (13.7 miles) northeast of central Cairo and 40km (24.9 miles) from the Giza Pyramids. There are two Terminals; Terminal 1 is known as the Old Airport, whilst Terminal 2 is known as the New Airport.
Tel: +2 02 265 3308 or +2 02 268 4248
Driving Directions
From Cairo International Airport: five minutes by car on Uruba Street or Salah Salem St.
From downtown Cairo: 30 minutes by car
From Cairo Convention and Exhibition Centre: seven minutes by car
From the Pyramids (Giza): 60 minutes by car
Airport Shuttle
Cairo Airport Shuttle operates between the airport and the hotel. Reservations must be made with the Concierge to arrange for pick-up. it is comfortable, prompt & direct from or to the airport according to your own preference, the latest fleet of vehicles is vast in terms of space & air-conditioned.
Tel: +2 02 265 3937
Taxis
Taxis are available at any time, and operated on a flat fee basis. Official Cairo taxis are predominantly black and white. These taxis are individually owned and operated.
Cairo international taxis are yellow. These taxis tend to be cleaner, well maintained and a bit more expensive than the black and white taxis.
Cairo International Taxi
Tel: 19155
Limousines
Limousines serving Cairo can also be found at the airport. Black Mercedes limousines can be booked in advance or upon arrival and depart from outside of the Arrivals Hall.
Tel: +2 02 265 3937
From Train Stop to the Hotel:
Ramsis Station, the major hub of rail transportation, is centrally located in Cairo. Using a tax, it will take you about 30 minutes to reach the hotel. For hotel limousine pick up, please call the hotel at:
Tel: +2 02 2696 0000
Car Rental
Car rental service agency on-site at hotel.
Avis: Tel: +2 02 2794 7400
Budget: Tel: +2 02 2265 2395
Hertz: Tel: +2 02 3347 4172
Train Information
A typical rail journey in Egypt might begin at Rameses Station, the major hub of rail transportation centrally located in Cairo.
Egypt has a remarkably good - and cheap - rail network. Egyptian trains offer four classes of accommodation 1st class air-conditioned, 2nd class air-conditioned, 2nd class ordinary (better thought of as 3rd class), and 3rd class (better thought of as 4th class)
The sleeper trains run between Cairo and Aswan. Leaving from Ramsis Station in Cairo, this train makes few stops: Giza Station, Assyuit, Luxor, and Aswan.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available.
Cairo International Taxi
Tel: 19155
Limousine Service
Tel: +2 02 265 3937
Key Cities and Distances
Alexandria (130.5 mi/210.0 km)
Sharm El Sheikh (310.6 mi/500.0 km)
Hurghada (279.6 mi/450.0 km)
Luxor (448.0 mi/721.0 km)
Parking Information
Valet Parking Rates
Valet parking is available at a price of LE 75 / night, no in-and-out privileges.
(Taxes included)
Self Parking
Self parking is available at a price of LE/40night, no in-and-out privileges.
Please note:
Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.
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