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Both the capital and the largest city of Egypt, Cairo is a sprawling metropolis and the largest city in the Arab world. Not for the faint hearted, the streets are congested and suffer from pollution, but if you can put up with the hordes of people and the noise, Cairo is a fantastic city with plenty to offer.

Flights to Cairo

Travellers from the UK will arrive at the Cairo International Airport (airport code: CAI). This airport is situated on the outskirts if the city in Heliopolis and is connected with the city centre via taxis or public buses. Flights to Cairo from the UK can be either direct or indirect and are available through numerous major world airlines. BMI, British Airways and Egyptair provide travellers with non-stop flights to Cairo from the UK. Or for a one stop flight to Cairo choose from airlines such as Olympic Airlines, TAROM, Iberia, Cyprus Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air France, and Austrian.

Cairo Tourist Attractions

Cairo is best known for being in close proximity to Egypt’s ancient wonders, the Pyramids, and this does make a good base from which to visit the Pyramids. However there’s far more to Cairo than this, so the rest of the city’s attractions should not be overlooked. But first…

Giza and the Pyramids

Although Giza is a city in its own right it’s been absorbed by the ever expanding metropolis of Cairo and for all intents and purposes is now part of Cairo. What many visitors don’t realise is just how close the city has got to the Pyramids. No longer are these impressive structures standing alone in the desert, as the city’s shops and businesses have intruded on the area, causing a great deal of disappointment for some visitors.

Despite this these ancient wonders are still as impressive as they’ve always been and should definitely be visited if you’re in Cairo.

Old Cairo

Old Cairo is a very ancient part of the city that is home to the Christian Coptics, the oldest type of Christianity in the world. This part of the city is like another world with its narrow streets, you really do feel like you’ve been transported back in time! You’ll find an assortment of churches and other religious buildings here such as the Church and Monastery of St George, the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. But the Coptic Museum is also an interesting visit.

Downtown Cairo

For a complete change of pace and architecture there’s Downtown Cairo. This is the commercial heart of the modern city and has hotels, restaurants and shops even though this is not the best part of the city for any of these. Downtown Cairo is best known for its museums which include the must-see Egyptian Museum. Here you’ll see the impressive treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Other museums in this part of the city include Abdeen Palace Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, and Prince Said Halim’s Palace.

Islamic Cairo

Though the city was originally Christian most Egyptians converted to Islam in the 12th century. This medieval part of the city is very impressive with its abundance of mosques. Cairo is actually nicknamed ‘The City of a Thousand Minarets’ and you will certainly see many minarets if you visit this part of the city! There are many mosques and monuments to see including Al-Hakim Mosque, the Qalawun Complex, and Al-Azhar Mosque, to name just a few. The Citadel is also a popular attraction.

When Should You Visit Cairo?

Cairo is a hot and usually quite dry city in terms of rainfall, though it has high humidity. March and April are best avoided as there are usually severe sandstorms during these months. Winter and the rest of spring is pleasant as temperatures are warm, but in the middle of summer the city heat can get too much.

Flights to Cairo