CAI · LAYOVER MATCHING
Meet travelers at Cairo International Airport
The buzz starts at the luggage carousel. You're already in Cairo before you leave.
Cairo, Egypt · 3 terminals · 26 million passengers/year
How long is a typical layover at CAI?
90 min minimum, 3h typical
Best meetup spot at CAI
Terminal 2 airside Cinnabon — often the only place open at unsocial hours
Airport essentials
Terminals
3
Getting around
T1 and T2 5 km apart; free shuttle every 20 min
Free wifi
Free 60 min wifi
SIM / eSIM
Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat Misr in arrivals — passport needed
Hub for: EgyptAir, Star Alliance
Long layover? Do this.
With 6h+, Uber to the Giza Pyramids in ~45 min off-peak; otherwise, don't attempt
People also ask
What's the typical layover time at CAI?
90 min minimum, 3h typical
Where should I meet a travel buddy at Cairo International Airport?
Terminal 2 airside Cinnabon — often the only place open at unsocial hours
Can I leave CAI during my layover?
With 6h+, Uber to the Giza Pyramids in ~45 min off-peak; otherwise, don't attempt
Is wifi free at CAI?
Free 60 min wifi
Where can I get a SIM card at CAI?
Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat Misr in arrivals — passport needed
How do I match with a traveler at CAI on Nomapal?
Open Nomapal in layover mode. The app surfaces travelers currently matched to Cairo or passing through CAI. Swipe, match, message, meet at the meetup spot. Takes about as long as a coffee queue.
Official airport information: cairo-airport.com