Egypt: How do you get there?

Whether or not you travel to your destination via plane, road or ship, you need to know how to get there safely!

Getting to Egypt by Air:
Depending on where your trip takes you in Egypt, there are 2 major airports to consider:

Cairo International, located about 14 miles from Cairo
Luxor Airport, located about 4 miles from Luxor

Cairo International Airport (CAI)
When you leave the airport you have different options available.

• There are taxis outside the main arrivals hall. It is about a 45 minutes ride from the airport into central Cairo.
• Airport shuttle buses are available and a convenient way to get from the airport to downtown Cairo.
• Car rental companies available at CAI include Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz.

However, driving in Cairo should be avoided. If you still decide to get a rental car, you have the option to hire a personal driver along with the car to get around the city safely.Facilities at the airport include a restaurant and several cafeterias, banks and ATMs, bureau de change, pharmacies, and an Internet café.

For more information go to www.cairo-airport.com

Luxor International Airport (LXR)
When leaving the airport, the best way to get to the city is by taxi. However, there is also a regular bus service available as well as the option to get a rental car. Airport facilities at LXR include restaurants, shops, bureau de change, and a post office.

For more information go to www.luxor-airport.com

Getting to Egypt by Water:
Main ports in Egypt are Alexandria, Nuweiba, Port Said and Suez.
Many cruise ships stop over in Egypt as part of their African itinerary.

Getting to Egypt by Road:
The road border between Libya and Egypt is open. There are two border crossings between Israel and Egypt: one runs from Cairo via El Arish to Rafiah on the north Sinai coast; and the other from Cairo via Suez and Taba to Eilat.

Passengers in taxis and hired cars are not permitted to cross the borders between Israel and Egypt.