Search Flights from Cairo to Taipei
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
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5391
Miles
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10 hour
50 min
| Taoyuan Intl. Airport |
Transportation to Cairo Airport from the City Center
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.
Last Updated: 09 May 2017Transportation to Taipei City Center from Airport
Taipei Songshan Airport
Taiwan’s capital Taipei is the largest city in the country, welcoming millions of visitors every year. The city is also home to what was once the world’s tallest buildingthe famous Taipei 101, until the Burj Khalifa building was constructed in Dubai.
With its unique culture, interesting architecture, and vibrant nightlife, Taipei has become a holiday paradise and popular tourist destination. Taipei has a very modern and extremely useful public transportation system, offering visitors a variety of transportation alternatives. The city has 5 different metro lines that operate from 6 am to midnight. The metro system is one of the easiest ways to get around in the city. The metro lines run every 5 minutes.
You can buy a ticket for the metro from the machines located at the station or from a ticket sales office. Metro tickets can be purchased as a single use ticket or as a 1-5 day use ticket. Ticket prices vary between 20 – 380 New Taiwan Dollars. There are also many bus lines and bus stations located in the city. You can purchase a ticket for the bus at the machines located at the bus stops. The official language in the country is Chinese however since Taipei is such a popular tourist destination signs displaying information about bus stops, metro lines, and schedules at the bus stops and metro stations are in English.
Since the public transportation system is highly developed and quite safe in the city, taxis are used for comfort rather than necessity. The taxi fares are set and taxis will run according to these fixed rates. The biggest problem with taxis is the fact that most taxi drivers don’t speak English. So it is a good idea to have the name of your destination written down in Chinese with you to show the taxi driver. There are also taxis that are operated by the government and taxis companies, with the aim of further developing tourism, that offer reasonably priced city tours and feature 3 different routes.
Renting a bike is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city. Youbike provides this bicycle rental service and features rental spots located in most parts of the city. You can rent a bike using your credit card at most stations and when you’re finished you can return your bike at any station that is convenient. Your credit card will be charged for the amount of time you use the bike for. Renting a bike costs 10 New Taiwan Dollars for every 30 minutes.
Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the city center. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the airport.
High-speed Train
There is a high-speed train station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from the airport arrivals terminal every 10 minutes and provide transportation to the train station. To go to the city center you must take train THSR. The train ride to the city from the airport takes about 30 minutes. From this station you can also get to many other parts of the city.
Taxi
There are taxi stands that operate 24 hours a day, located at the exit of both terminals. Taxis are a convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. A taxi to central Taipei costs around 1,000 New Taiwan dollars.
Shuttle Services
To get to the city center from the airport you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the city center from Taoyuan International Airport. These shuttles to the city take about 30 minutes.
Rental Car
If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the city. There are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport. We recommend getting in contact with the rental car company beforehand to book your vehicle in advance. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.
Hotel Shuttles
Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the city. If you book your hotel’s airport shuttle service in advance, a driver will be waiting for you in the baggage claim area holding a card with your name on it when you land.
Airport Information
Taoyuan International Airport is located 60 km from the city center. It is the largest airport in Taiwan and one of the busiest airports in the world in terms of international passengers.
There is a rail system that transports passengers between terminals 1 and 2. The TTIA Skytrain is a free inter-terminal service. The train runs ever 2-4 minutes from 6 am to 10 pm; from 10 pm to midnight the train runs every 4-8 minutes. To use the train between midnight and 6 am you need to call it by pressing the call button at the station.
Terminals 3 and 4 are scheduled to be completed soon and an underground transit system connecting those terminals is being created. To date the airport has received several awards for its quality of service, safety, and employees. Taoyuan International Airport offers passengers a variety of services and amenities, from stores where you can go shopping to eating and drinking venues.
If you’re interested in aviation then you should visit the Chung Cheng Aviation Museum, which was built by Boeing in 1981. The aviation museum is located in the southeastern part of Taoyuan International Airport. The Songshan Airport is another airport located in Taipei. Until the Taoyuan International Airport opened in 1979, Songshan Airport was an important airport in handling international passenger traffic to the city. Today the airport serves mostly charter flights to and from China. The airport is also used for international and domestic flights operated by limited airline companies.
Taoyuan Intl. Airport
Taiwan’s capital Taipei is the largest city in the country, welcoming millions of visitors every year. The city is also home to what was once the world’s tallest buildingthe famous Taipei 101, until the Burj Khalifa building was constructed in Dubai.
With its unique culture, interesting architecture, and vibrant nightlife, Taipei has become a holiday paradise and popular tourist destination. Taipei has a very modern and extremely useful public transportation system, offering visitors a variety of transportation alternatives. The city has 5 different metro lines that operate from 6 am to midnight. The metro system is one of the easiest ways to get around in the city. The metro lines run every 5 minutes.
You can buy a ticket for the metro from the machines located at the station or from a ticket sales office. Metro tickets can be purchased as a single use ticket or as a 1-5 day use ticket. Ticket prices vary between 20 – 380 New Taiwan Dollars. There are also many bus lines and bus stations located in the city. You can purchase a ticket for the bus at the machines located at the bus stops. The official language in the country is Chinese however since Taipei is such a popular tourist destination signs displaying information about bus stops, metro lines, and schedules at the bus stops and metro stations are in English.
Since the public transportation system is highly developed and quite safe in the city, taxis are used for comfort rather than necessity. The taxi fares are set and taxis will run according to these fixed rates. The biggest problem with taxis is the fact that most taxi drivers don’t speak English. So it is a good idea to have the name of your destination written down in Chinese with you to show the taxi driver. There are also taxis that are operated by the government and taxis companies, with the aim of further developing tourism, that offer reasonably priced city tours and feature 3 different routes.
Renting a bike is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore the city. Youbike provides this bicycle rental service and features rental spots located in most parts of the city. You can rent a bike using your credit card at most stations and when you’re finished you can return your bike at any station that is convenient. Your credit card will be charged for the amount of time you use the bike for. Renting a bike costs 10 New Taiwan Dollars for every 30 minutes.
Taoyuan International Airport is located about 50 km west of central Taipei. Despite having a great metro system within the city there is no direct metro access to the airport. In terms of public transportation there are high-speed trains that provide transportation to the city center. However, the most preferred method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by shuttle service. There are many private companies that provide shuttle services to and from. For those who want a more convenient and private method of transportation consider taking a taxi or renting a car from the airport.
High-speed Train
There is a high-speed train station located in close proximity to the airport. There are shuttles that depart from the airport arrivals terminal every 10 minutes and provide transportation to the train station. To go to the city center you must take train THSR. The train ride to the city from the airport takes about 30 minutes. From this station you can also get to many other parts of the city.
Taxi
There are taxi stands that operate 24 hours a day, located at the exit of both terminals. Taxis are a convenient method of transportation to get to the city center. A taxi to central Taipei costs around 1,000 New Taiwan dollars.
Shuttle Services
To get to the city center from the airport you could also use comfortable shuttle services. There are various private companies who offer shuttle services to the city center from Taoyuan International Airport. These shuttles to the city take about 30 minutes.
Rental Car
If you don’t prefer public transportation there are many rental car companies that you can rent a car from. After picking the most appropriate vehicle for your needs you can enjoy a convenient method of transportation to the city. There are various rental car companies that have offices at the airport. We recommend getting in contact with the rental car company beforehand to book your vehicle in advance. If you don’t want to drive in a foreign city then you can also hire a chauffeured vehicle.
Hotel Shuttles
Taipei is a very popular tourist destination so there are many hotels located in the city. The majority of these hotels offer airport shuttle services. These shuttle services are particularly alluring if you’re traveling with a big group of people. Hotel shuttles provide comfortable and quick transportation to the city. If you book your hotel’s airport shuttle service in advance, a driver will be waiting for you in the baggage claim area holding a card with your name on it when you land.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Cairo-Taipei flights, you can use Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Taipei Songshan Airport, Taoyuan Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Cairo-Taipei is 8676 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 10 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cairo-Taipei flights is Saturday.
