Beach near Cairo, Egypt

Cairo Travel Guide

Egypt

Cairo is Egypt’s capital and a city of around 22.2 million people, centred on the Nile in the north of the country. It is Egypt’s main urban centre and a practical base for exploring the capital region.

Most visitors arrive by air through Cairo International Airport or Cairo Capital International Airport. Cairo is inland rather than a coastal resort, and there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.

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Local time

22,183,200

Population

2,182 miles away

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Weather in Cairo

Sun

36°

Mon

37°

Tue

38°

Know before you go

Pays in EGP

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 122

Dial code +20

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Egypt for various services. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated and expected, especially in the tourism industry. Small change is often given for minor services. Consider tipping in Egyptian Pounds (EGP) for convenience.

Best time to visit Cairo

Jan

22°1

Feb

21°1

Mar

27°1

Apr

31°0

May

34°1

Jun

39°0

Jul

40°0

Aug

39°0

Sep

37°0

Oct

32°0

Nov

28°0

Dec

23°1

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Cairo

  • Blāj ‘Ayn aş Şīrah

    4.3 km away

Things to do in Cairo

  1. Cairo Museum

    museum

    0.3 km

  2. Cairo Tower

    historic site

    1.1 km

  3. المتحف القبطي

    museum

    4.3 km

  4. Al-Azhar Park

    park

    2.9 km

  5. مسجد السيدة نفيسة

    monument

    2.9 km

  6. All Saints' Cathedral, Cairo

    roman catholic place of worship

    1.9 km

  7. Gayer-Anderson Museum

    art museum

    2.3 km

  8. Al-Gawhara Palace

    museum

    2.9 km

Getting there

Cairo International Airport · 18.5 km

Cairo Capital International Airport · 57.6 km

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