There are different options to reach the airport from the city center in Cairo, visited by many tourists every year. The services that the hotels usually offer or arrange for you and public transport are the first ones that come to mind.

Airport Transfer

Transfer vehicles that are privately rented from Cairo International Airport and shuttles of the Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus company will pick you up at your requested destination upon your telephone and internet reservation. You can reach the airport from any point of the city by using the shuttles, whose fares are changing according to the region you take it.  

Airport transfers also include London-style taxis, limousines and luxurious midibuses. All you have to do is to make reservations and be at the place where you want the cars to pick you up.

Public Transport

It will be possible to reach the airport with the subway lines passing through Zamalek, Wasat Al-Balad and the Nile's eastern region, which we refer to as the center of Cairo, in a few years, but you can only reach the areas close by at the moment. Al Dock, Opera, Sedat (Tahrir) and Naguib are the metro stations close to the center.

You need to transfer to the Green Line at Attaba station from Yellow Line, which hosts the above mentioned stations.

Even if it does not reach the airport yet, you can get off at the Abbasiye station and complete the 15 kilometers distance by taxi or bus number 111. It is also possible to reach the airport by buses 27, 111, 356 from Tahrir Square where Sedat metro station is located.

Private Vehicle

Although it is a great merit to use private vehicles in Cairo, which is similar to Istanbul with regards to its traffic and size, there may be people who want to reach the airport by private vehicles. To do this, you have to follow the Oroba road, in the east direction, to go to the airport from Zamalek island and Tahrir in the city center.

Oroba route will take you to Airport Road, which will provide you with access to the airport, after 17 kilometers.

Airport Information

The airport, in the Heliopolis area, is the second airport in Africa with regards to passenger traffic. With the completion of the newly constructed terminals, there are also many possibilities offered for those waiting for their flight.

Japanese, Chinese and Korean restaurants representing the Asian lifestyle, world famous fast-food restaurants, coffee shops where you can drink the most famous coffees of the world and pizzerias are waiting for guests at Terminal 1. You can also access health services at the airport, which has a large duty free store.

If you want to travel to Pleven, located near the northern border of Bulgaria, you can travel through Sofia International Airport which is 170 kilometers away from the city. For transportation to Pleven city center from Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, you can prefer Sofia taxis waiting for the passengers in front of the terminal building, or rent a car from the car rental companies having offices at the airport. Other means of transport you can prefer to travel from Sofia International Airport to Pleven include minibuses, private transfer services and buses. Hotel shuttle service on this route is not a frequently-used option. However, you can contact your hotel in Pleven and take advantage of this option, if available, to reach Pleven from the airport.

Taxi

Taxi option is among the most frequently preferred alternatives to arrive in Pleven from Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. It is quite easy to find a taxi at Sofia International Airport. Once you get off the plane, you can take a taxi at the exit gates of the terminal building and start your journey towards Pleven. You will travel more than 163 kilometers to reach Pleven from the international airport in the capital. This often costs a high fare for the passengers who prefer traveling by taxi; however, taxis are often preferred for the comfortable and fast service they provide. The average fare to get to the city center from the airport is 90-100 Euros. Before leaving the airport, you can tell the driver about where you want to go; then, you can get information about the estimated fare you are going to pay and head towards Pleven.

Bus

You can take the bus number 84 departing from Sofia Airport and transfer to the tram in the city center, where you can head towards the train station. Once you reach the train station, you can take the train to reach Pleven. Traveling by bus, tram and train transfer is a slower and more time-consuming option compared to taxi or private transfer services, but they provide a much more affordable transfer. You can find the bus stop at the airport without having any difficulty and take the bus running between 5am and midnight.

Train

In order to reach Pleven by train from the airport in Sofia, you should firstly get to the train station in the city center by taking a taxi or bus in front of the airport terminal and then take the train to Pleven. Traveling to Pleven by train is usually a more time-consuming option than other alternatives but if you have enough time for traveling at an affordable price, you can prefer the train option conveniently.

Private Transfer Services

One of the best alternatives for those who prefer a direct and fast option from the airport to Pleven is the private transfer services that you can take anytime. If you want to take advantage of the private services providing transfer service for the passengers at fixed rates for certain distances, all you need to do is make a reservation at one of the private transfer companies of your choice before your flight to Sofia Airport. If you are traveling as a group, you can enjoy this service paying an average of 100 Euros up to 3 or 4 persons, 120 Euros for up to 8 persons, and 170 Euros up to 14 persons.

Luxury Transfer Services

During your journey from Sofia Airport to Pleven, you can book one of the luxury transfer vehicles with different passenger capacities. Luxury transfer vehicles pick up passengers in front of the terminal building and take them to their destination in Pleven. The price of this luxury service varies depending on the season and the number of passengers, but it usually ranges from 140 Euros to 180 Euros. Although the cost of luxury transfer service is high, it is possible to enjoy affordable prices by making a reservation for your departure and return journeys at the same time.

Rent a car

Once you arrive at Sofia Airport, you will find a large number of car rental offices. You can enjoy traveling without being dependent on any public transport anytime by renting a car from these offices just in a few minutes. Choice Rent A Car, AVIS, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, Sixt, Avtojet, Moto Pfohe, Tany 97, and Thrifty are among the global and local car rental companies providing this service at Sofia Airport. Making your reservation contacting one of these companies over the phone or the internet in advance to rent a car will save you time and help you find your rental car ready to travel without wasting time when you arrive at the airport. You may need your travel documents such as your passport as well as your driver's licence with international validity to rent a car in the city. You should get information about the documents required before renting a car. Once you rent a car, get behind the wheel and head North to get to Pleven for a journey about 200 kilometers.