Search Flights from Rio De Janeiro to Cairo

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6143 Miles
12 hour 20 min
Cairo Intl. Airport

Transportation to Rio De Janeiro Airport from the City Center

As there is no direct underground line to the airport which in the north of the city, buses are the only means of public transport to get to the airport. You can also prefer taking a taxi or renting a car.

Taxi

You can be at the airport in half an hour thanks to the taxis which you can easily reach 24 hours in the whole city. Because of the extreme heat in the city and the only means of transportation being buses, taxis are a preferred option due to their comfort and speed.

Bus

Buses allow passengers to travel from the city center to the airport in different time zones. You can easily get to the airport by preferring one of the buses number 2101, 2145, 1001 and 924. You do not need tickets for buses. You can pay in cash on the bus.

Car Rental

You can easily rent a car in Rio de Janeiro and make a comfortable journey to the airport. You can find car rental companies online and contact them in advance. Car rental companies bring the car up to the point you want and deliver it to you there.

Airport Information

Rio de Janeiro Airport, based on an enormous island, is also attracting attention with its service buildings.

Many restaurants, such as 365 Deli, Air Point, Astoio Kilo, Batata Inglesa, Cafe Aviador, Cafe Palheta, Caso de Pao de Queijo, Demoiselle, Galeao Coffe Shop, Hallah and Havanna, serve the unique tastes of Brazilian cuisine and world cuisine at the airport.

Shops like AMP Tshirt Store, Brasil Carioca Sport Souvenirs, Brasil Rio, Britt Shop, Carioqueria and Chilli Beans serve passengers all day long.

Banks, post office, health center and pharmacy are among other services you can make benefit at the airport. There is also a hotel that offers accommodation services to passengers.

Last Updated: 27 Dec 2017

Transportation to Cairo City Center from Airport

One of the most important cities in history, tourism and culture, Egypt's capital city, Cairo, is hosting millions of visitors each year. Access to the city center for visitors using the Cairo International Airport, the only airport in the city, is not so easy, unlike other world capitals that host visitors.

It is possible to get to the city center from the airport at Heliopolis, which is 30 kilometers far from the center of the city, only with private shuttles, rental cars and taxis. There are also municipal buses that provide access to metro lines.

Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus

Cairo is a city shaped by the Nile River, forming various peninsulas and islands. So there are a few centers of the city. The most important of the centers are the Giza district in the east of Nile, hosting the pyramids, Wasat Al Balad, and the island named Zamalek. All of these areas are 25 to 30 kilometers from the airport. The most commonly used vehicle on this route is the shuttle.

You can arrange a private shuttle for you by phoning 19970 at the airport or phoning the same number or online in advance. You can reach to Wasat Al Balad and Zamalek at the best prices with the vehicles of maximum of 7 people + 7 luggage or 10 people + 0 luggage capacity. For Giza, you need to pay a little more.

City Buses

You can go to Ramses metro station by city bus number 111 which departs from Terminal 1 of Cairo International Airport and you can reach the city center and major centers from here by metro. However, city buses take half an hour to one and a half hours to get to the city due to traffic conditions and excessive number of bus stops.

You can also go to the Heliopolis and Nasr areas by bus and get to the newly completed metro stations from here. Green Line, one of the three metro lines in the city, is expected to reach the airport next year.

Private Service

In Cairo International Airport you also have the chance of a luxury transfer. You can choose from London-style taxis, limousines, and luxury buses for transportation. You do not have a bargaining option with these services, which are more expensive. The vehicles that you will travel with prices determined according to each region are the type of transportation that is most popular with businessmen and rich people coming to Cairo.

Car Rental

The airport hosts car rental offices of companies such as Budget, Avis, Hertz and Europecar. These companies also have offices in different regions of the city. You can get to the city center by using the Oroba road with the car you can rent from here.  The entrance to the airport with the cars costs 5 Egyptian Pounds. The airport also has a parking space with the capacity of 3,612 private vehicles.

Last Updated: 09 May 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Rio De Janeiro-Cairo flights?

For Rio De Janeiro-Cairo flights, you can use Rio de Janeiro Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim Intl. - Galeao Intl. Airport, Santos Dumont Airport, Santa Cruz Airport, Jacarepagua - Roberto Marinho Airport as departure airport, and Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Rio De Janeiro-Cairo and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Rio De Janeiro-Cairo is 9886 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 12 hour 20 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Rio De Janeiro-Cairo flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Rio De Janeiro-Cairo flights is Monday.