Fly to Cairo

If your flight to Cairo from Paris 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 Paris

On your flight to Cairo from Paris you might see some of the 37 bridges that span the River Seine and, if you’re lucky, the 324m and 81 stories high Eiffel Tower.
Exploring Paris by foot is a great way to see the fifth largest city in Europe and one of the most romantic cities in the world. Window-shopping, gastronomy and boat trips on the Seine are among the options to explore.

The gothic architecture, gourmet food, delicious wines and haute-couture fashion all contribute to Paris’ reputation as a world-class destination. Things to do include a visit to the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, which is lined with shops, cafés, eateries and celebrated monuments.












Another place of interest is the Ile de la Cité, the island where Paris was founded around 250BC. It's home to the Notre-Dame cathedral and many other historic sites. Then spend a day exploring the Louvre, the famed museum featuring Mona Lisa's smile and the Venus de Milo.

Family favourite Disneyland Paris is only a short train journey away, and can easily be combined with a city break.

Paris is synonymous with high fashion. Hit the shops and stock up on the latest fashions from Chanel to Kenzo. The Forum des Halles and Champs-Élysées are among the best shopping destinations.

Paris by night presents an array of entertainment options, from cabaret (such as the Moulin Rouge) to concerts, clubbing and opera, as well as theatre and ballet performances.

Cairo Airport

On flights to Cairo from Paris, 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

Paris Airport

Your flight to Cairo from Paris on Etihad Airways will take off from Terminal 2A. The airport has three terminals, although Terminal 2 in essence consists of seven sub-terminals.

Paris Airport is known officially as Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, or Roissy to the French in the Paris area. Paris Airport is France's main airport and is located about 25 km northeast of Paris.

Paris Airport is the world's sixth busiest airport and Europe's second busiest airport (after London Heathrow) in terms of passengers. In 2009, the airport handled nearly 58 million passengers and 525,000 aircraft movements.

Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class passengers can make use of the facilities and refreshments in the American Airlines Admirals Club Lounge in Terminal 2A.

• Airport Code - CDG
• Airport Name - Charles De Gaulle
• City - Paris
• Country - France
• Country Abbrev - FR
• Time Zone - GMT +1
• Telephone +33 1 48 621212