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Destination airport: Cairo International Airport CAI

Flight duration: 4h 20m

2,647 km as the crow flies

Culinary specialities

Koshari
Koshari, Egypt's favourite street food dish, combines rice, lentils, and pasta with a spicy tomato sauce and crispy onions. It originated in the 19th century as a nutritious meal for workers and quickly became popular nationwide.

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Did you know?

Cairo International Airport is Africa's largest airport and Egypt's most important hub. It has four terminals and serves millions of passengers annually. The airport was originally used as a US Air Force military base during the Second World War. Furthermore, it is located just about 20 km from the city centre and is considered one of the most important transport hubs between Africa, Asia and Europe.

Places of interest

The majestic pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx are among the most famous and impressive monuments of antiquity and remain a symbol of Egypt's millennia-old culture to this day. In the heart of the city lies the Egyptian Museum, which fascinates with the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian art and the famous treasures of Tutankhamun.

A vibrant insight into everyday life is offered by the traditional Khan el-Khalili bazaar, a colourful market with souvenirs, spices, jewellery and exquisite handicrafts – a feast for the senses. Nearby lies the imposing Al-Azhar Mosque, one of Cairo's oldest Islamic structures and the centre of one of the world's oldest universities.

For a breathtaking view of the metropolis, a visit to the Cairo Tower is recommended. From the observation deck, on a clear day, you can enjoy an impressive 360-degree panorama over the rooftops of Cairo, the Nile, and even the pyramids on the horizon.

Useless knowledge

• In Cairo, you can find camels in the car parks of shopping centres. They are parked there to invite tourists for a short ride. But the question remains: who parks a camel in a car park?
• The pyramids are closer to the city than many believe, you can even see them from the roof of the Pizza Hut sometimes.
• The city has so much sand that sandstorms are quite normal even in the middle of summer.
• In the middle of the desert, there's an ice rink in Cairo, and you have to wonder: why? Perhaps a misunderstanding between Cairo and Sweden, but hey, why not? Ice skating in the desert is the new trend.