Fly to Cairo

If your flight to Cairo from Abu Dhabi is during daylight hours, you will get a good understanding of why Cairo is called the 'city of a thousand minarets'. Cairo is Africa's largest city, Egypt’s capital and the gateway to the country’s past. Known officially as ‘al-Qahirah’ or simply ‘Masr’, the Arabic term for Egypt as a whole, Cairo is one of the world's largest urban areas.

Perched just on the outskirts of Cairo are the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only wonder of the ancient world still in existence.Take a taxi or metro ride there and then rent a horse or walk around this spectacular monument.



Cairo is also home to a plethora of historic mosques, tombs and churches, in addition to modern-day shopping malls and hotels. The Egyptian Antiquities Museum, right in the centre of the city, is a must-see for all visitors wanting a better understanding of the country’s Pharaonic era.

Explore Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, home to hundreds of artisans and tradesmen, and relax with a shisha pipe, Egyptian delicacies and cardamom tea.

Cairo is also famous for its music and film industries, and today is a vibrant business and retail hub and home to the world's second-oldest university. If you want to escape from the bustle of the city, take a trip on the Nile in a graceful felucca sailing boat.

Fly from Abu Dhabi

On departing on your flight from Abu Dhabi to Cairo, you will be leaving behind a country with year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE and the city of the same name is the captivating capital of the country.

The heart of this vibrant city lies just 32km east of Abu Dhabi International Airport on an island that sticks out into the bath-warm waters of the Arabian Gulf.

With its fortuitous location at the crossroads of east and west, Abu Dhabi is as appealing to travellers as a destination in its own right or as a welcome stopover point for those on flights to Cairo from Asia, the Far East or Australia.



Once Abu Dhabi was just a destination for business travellers, but today it is fast becoming a favourite stop-off for savvy holiday makers who appreciate its unbeatable mix of old and new, fabulous beaches and resorts, wildlife attractions and world-beating theme parks.

Known around the world for its huge oil reserves and fondness of its heritage, Abu Dhabi epitomises modern Arabia.

Places of interest in Abu Dhabi are the exuberant seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World theme park, the historic garden city of Al Ain, the dunes of Liwa, as well as a number of museums, souqs and malls to visit.

Read our top ten things to do in Abu Dhabi guide for more ideas of what to do here.

Cairo Airport

On flights to Cairo from Abu Dhabi, you will land at Terminal 1 of Cairo Airport, also known as Cairo International Airport. Located about 22km northeast of the city, Cairo Airport is the busiest airport in Egypt and second busiest airport in Africa.

In 2009, Cairo Airport served nearly 15 million passengers and handled just under 143,000 aircraft movements. The airport has three terminals, with the third (and largest) opened on April 27, 2009. Terminal 2 was closed in April 2010 for major renovation works to the building's structure and facilities.

Located at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Europe, Cairo Airport is well-positioned to become a major hub in this region.

Etihad Airways Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class passengers can use the facilities in the EAS Lounge and Airport Authority Lounge in Cairo Airport.

• Airport Code - CAI
• Airport Name - Cairo International
• City - Cairo
• Country - Egypt
• Country Abbrev - EG
• Time Zone - GMT +2
• Telephone +202 2-2655000

Abu Dhabi Airport

When you leave on your flight to Cairo from Abu Dhabi you will be flying from Abu Dhabi airport’s Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal. Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. On-going redevelopment work at Abu Dhabi airport has significantly enhanced the experience for passengers and has allowed Etihad to increase the number of its flights to Cairo from Abu Dhabi.

Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

The first phase of a Midfield Terminal Complex is due for completion in the next few years and will take the airport's handling capacity to 20 million passengers. Abu Dhabi airport will be capable of handling 40 million passengers by 2030, when the project is completed.

• Airport Code - AUH
• Airport Name - Abu Dhabi International
• City - Abu Dhabi
• Country - United Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev - AE
• Time Zone - GMT +4
• Telephone +971 2-5757500