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Airport Guide · Africa
Egypt's largest airport and EgyptAir's primary hub, Cairo International is a major North African gateway.
IATA Code
CAI
ICAO Code
HECA
City
Cairo
Country
Egypt
Region
Africa
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Terminals
4
Annual Passengers
~25M
These carriers operate significant scheduled service from Cairo International Airport. Many smaller regional and international airlines also serve the airport.
Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO: HECA) is located in Cairo, Egypt. The airport sits at coordinates 30.1219°, 31.4056° and operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone.
The IATA code for Cairo International Airport is CAI. The ICAO code is HECA. These are the codes used on tickets, baggage tags, and air traffic control communications.
Cairo International Airport has 4 passenger terminals. Always check your boarding pass for the correct terminal — terminal assignments can change.
Major carriers at Cairo International Airport include MS, NP. Many smaller regional and international carriers also serve the airport.
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Cairo International Airport operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Always verify departure times against the airport's local time, especially when connecting from a different region.
Cairo International Airport handles approximately 25 million passengers per year, making it one of the busier airports in Africa. Plan extra time for security, especially during peak hours.
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~11M passengers/year · 1 terminal