Fly to Cairo

If your flight to Cairo from Chicago 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 Chicago

Chicago is a city which surprises visitors, from its unexpected beaches to its architecture. It has world-class shopping, and museums that are outstanding in their field. There are family attractions like the aquarium, and Navy Pier, and luxury hotels such as Trump Tower to cater to the businessman and adventurous holidaymaker alike so enjoy yourself before your flight to Cairo from Chicago leaves!

Chicago's Field Museum is one of the world's leading natural history museums, and is the fictional home of Indiana Jones. Standing on the south-western shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is split by the Chicago River's two main branches.

Chicago's heart is The Loop, the downtown district where major buildings like the Willis Tower and Stock Exchange stand. Alongside the offices and theatres, you'll find major shops like Macy's.



North of The Loop and across the river is the lively North Side. Here you'll find the Magnificent Mile of shopping, the 100-storey Hancock Observatory, Navy Pier, and art galleries in River North. South of the centre is the Museum Campus district, with attractions including the Field Museum of Natural History, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.

Cairo Airport

On flights to Cairo from Chicago, 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

Fly from Chicago

Chicago Airport, known as Chicago O'Hare International Airport or simply O'Hare, is a major airport in northwest Chicago, Illinois. It is the third busiest airport in the world with nearly 65 million passengers passing through it in 2009. It is the world's second busiest airport in terms of flights from Chicago to Cairo and flights to a multitude of destinations.

Chicago airport is the fourth busiest international gateway in the US with flights to more than 60 foreign destinations. It is operated by the City of Chicago Department of Aviation, associated with an umbrella regional authority.

Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class guests can make use of the JAL Lounge at Chicago airport.

• Airport Code - ORD
• Airport Name - Chicago O'Hare International
• City - Il
• Country - United States
• Country Abbrev - US
• Time Zone - GMT -6
• Telephone +800 8326352