Getting around Cairo
Cairo, Egypt is a very accessible city. Tourists will not need to stress over transportation during their time in Cairo and will be able to get around the city, and the surrounding areas, easily.
Cairo is connected to other Egyptian cities and villages by an extensive road network. A circular road surrounds the outskirts of Cairo and has exits that lead to nearly every district in the city. Bridges are another common form of transportation in Cairo and allow visitors to travel from different sides of the city very efficiently.
Cairo International Airport allows travelers to fly into the city from other countries, as well as from within Egypt. The airport is located less than ten miles away from the business section of Cairo. EgyptAir is the national airline available through Cairo International Airport. EgyptAir serves as a link between Cairo and the rest of Egypt, regularly offering a variety of flights throughout the country.
The bus system is another popular transportation option for travelling in and around Cairo. Cairo’s Transport Authority, CTA, is the city’s standard bus system and offers air conditioned busing. Another option is mini-buses which are smaller, cheaply priced buses that have more extensive routes. Taxis are another prevalent form of transportation in Cairo and offer transportation to all areas of the city, as well as the areas immediately surrounding the city.
Cairo is also home to Africa’s only established metro system, which contains two lines that run throughthe city. Train travel is very popular throughout Egypt, and Cairo’s primary rail station, Ramses Station, has trains that connect Cairo to many Egyptians cities and villages. Another unique option for transportation around Cairo is the Nile ferry system. The ferry service shuttles people by boat to various locations along the Nile.
There are a wide range of easy-to-use transportation options in and around Cairo, and visitors to Egypt will enjoy the convenience and affordability of travelling to and from the city.