Cairo Airport

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA)

To the north-east of the city, Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA) is the largest and busiest in Egypt, and one of the leading airports in Africa, with close to thirty-one million passengers. Its three runways, two of them around 4,000 m, accommodate every type of aircraft, from business jets to ultra-long-range jets arriving non-stop.

Its three terminals offer an international standard of reception. It is the natural gateway to the Egyptian capital and to the wider region.

Sphinx Airport (SPX / HESX), closest to the Pyramids

To the west of Cairo, on the desert road linking the capital to Alexandria, Sphinx Airport (SPX / HESX) is a recent facility, around forty kilometres from the Pyramids of Giza and close to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Designed in particular for private flights, it offers fast access to the archaeological sites and the Giza plateau.

Depending on your programme, our teams can favour Sphinx for a sightseeing arrival closest to the Pyramids, or Cairo International for your business meetings.

A private arrival in Cairo

Cairo's airports have facilities suited to private flights: personalised reception, streamlined customs and immigration, and direct access to the aircraft. Our teams coordinate ground handling and your transfer to the business district, the banks of the Nile or the Giza sites.

Cairo, a city of business and culture

Egypt's economic and administrative centre, Cairo concentrates headquarters, institutions and a fast-developing business scene, driven by the New Administrative Capital to the east of the city. It is also one of the world's great cultural destinations: the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and the banks of the Nile. Here the private jet combines a business trip with the discovery of an exceptional heritage.

The other airports of Egypt

Egypt has a network of airports that our teams serve according to your itinerary:

• Sphinx (SPX): west of Cairo, closest to the Pyramids
• Hurghada (HRG): the Red Sea
• Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH): the tip of the Sinai
• Luxor (LXR): Upper Egypt and the Valley of the Kings
• Aswan (ASW): the upper Nile
• Alexandria – Borg El Arab (HBE): the Mediterranean coast

Popular private jet routes to or from Cairo

• Cairo – Paris: 4h30 flight
• Cairo – London: 5h00
• Cairo – Geneva: 4h00
• Cairo – Dubai: 3h30
• Cairo – Riyadh: 2h30
• Cairo – Nairobi: 4h00
• Cairo – Athens: 2h00

Links to Europe or the Gulf may call for an ultra-long-range jet depending on the distance. Towards the Gulf, Dubai is 3h30 away; towards East Africa, Nairobi is 4 hours.

IBC Aviation to or from Cairo

Our teams arrange your flights to or from Cairo, handle permits and ground handling, and select the aircraft from our fleet best suited to the distance and the number of passengers. Available 24/7:

• France: +33 1 41 69 88 88
• Switzerland: +41 22 880 28 88
• Email: contact@ibc-aviation.com

Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use to fly private to Cairo?

Cairo International Airport (CAI / HECA), to the north-east, is the main gateway and accommodates every type of aircraft, including ultra-long-range jets. For an arrival closest to the Pyramids, Sphinx Airport (SPX), to the west, may be preferred.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet to Cairo?

The price depends on the aircraft, the number of passengers, the itinerary and the dates. A link from Europe calls for a business jet with good range; a longer flight, a longer-range aircraft. Our teams provide a personalised, all-inclusive quote within the hour.

What is Sphinx Airport?

Sphinx (SPX / HESX) is a recent airport to the west of Cairo, around forty kilometres from the Pyramids of Giza and close to the Grand Egyptian Museum. It handles private flights in particular and offers fast access to the tourist sites.

Are special permits required for a private flight to Egypt?

A private flight to Egypt requires visa formalities, permits and ground-handling coordination. IBC Aviation manages all of these steps for you.

How long is the flight between Europe and Cairo by private jet?

Around 4h00 from Geneva, 4h30 from Paris and 5h00 from London. Cairo is 3h30 from Dubai and 2h30 from Riyadh.

Which other Egyptian airports do you serve?

Besides Cairo, our teams serve Sphinx (SPX), Hurghada (HRG), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH), Luxor (LXR), Aswan (ASW) and Alexandria – Borg El Arab (HBE), depending on your itinerary.