Fly to Cairo

If your flight to Cairo from Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt

On flights to Cairo from Frankfurt, you will be leaving from one of Europe’s premier financial hubs. After the destruction of the Second World War, Frankfurt was rebuilt as a modern city. Many historic buildings, notably around the old town, were restored, creating an interesting meeting between traditional and modern architecture.

Due to its skyscrapers and modern skyline, Frankfurt has been dubbed 'Mainhattan' – as it lies on the River Main. But as the birthplace of writer Goethe, Frankfurt also prides itself on its cultural life with an abundance of theatre, opera and museums.

Frankfurt is located in the Hessen district on the River Main, with the city centre on the north side of the river. The buildings around picturesque Römerberg square were restored after the Second World War. The Alte Oper opera house and Goethe Haus are located nearby.



Sachsenhausen, with its cosy, cobbled streets is a lively area home to many bars and tavernas, including more than 100 apple-wine pubs for which Frankfurt is renowned.

Enjoy a meal or a cocktail with a view of Frankfurt's skyline in the Main Tower's 53rd floor bar and restaurant.  Active visitors can experience a different side of Frankfurt with the GrünGürtel hiking trail. The 72km circular route trail starts at Nied and leads through Frankfurt's parks and surrounding countryside.

Cairo Airport

On flights to Cairo from Frankfurt, 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 Frankfurt

On flights to Cairo from Frankfurt, you will leave from Frankfurt Airport, otherwise known as Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airport is 12km southwest of the city centre and is by far the busiest airport by passenger traffic in Germany, the third busiest in Europe and the ninth busiest worldwide in 2009. In addition, Frankfurt Airport serves the most international destinations in the world.

There are two passenger terminals at Frankfurt Airport for flights to Frankfurt from Abu Dhabi. Terminal 1 is divided into concourses A, B and C and Terminal 2 is divided into concourses D and E.

Etihad Diamond First and Pearl Business Class passengers have a dedicated lounge at their disposal at Frankfurt Airport: the Etihad Airways Diamond First & Pearl Business Class Lounge.

• Airport Code - FRA
• Airport Name - Frankfurt International Airport
• City - Frankfurt
• Country - DE
• Country Abbrev - DE
• Time Zone – GMT +1.0
• Telephone +49 69 6900