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CAI Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport (IATA: CAI, ICAO:HECA) is located in the the city of Cairo, Egypt. It is the primary international airport serving Cairo and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+20222655000

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IATA Code

CAI

ICAO Code

HECA

Name

Cairo International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Egypt (EG)

City

Cairo

Latitude

30.1219006

Longitude

31.4055996

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+20222655000

Est. Unit Price

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Cairo International Airport (CAI) — Airport Overview

ICAO: HECA | Cairo, Egypt | UTC+02:00

Cairo International Airport is Egypt’s principal international gateway and a major passenger and air cargo hub serving the Cairo metropolitan area. Located in Heliopolis, approximately 15 km from Cairo’s central business area, the airport supports international, regional and domestic connectivity through EgyptAir, Nile Air and other operators. For freight forwarders, its value lies in access to Egypt’s largest commercial market, connections across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, and handling arrangements for general and special cargo. Our service team can coordinate routing, documentation and ground-handling confirmation according to the commodity and the booked airline.

Airport	Cairo International Airport
Location	Cairo, Egypt
Coordinates	30.1219006, 31.4055996
Airport identifiers	IATA: CAI \| ICAO: HECA
Published cargo infrastructure	Single cargo terminal; the supplied airport record states approximately 132,000 m² of cargo-handling area

Key Highlights for Air Freight Planning

International gatewaySuitable for Egypt-bound cargo and onward connections between Europe, the Gulf, Africa and selected Asian markets.

Hub-based connectivityEgyptAir and other carriers may provide direct or connecting options; the actual routing depends on season, capacity and booking confirmation.

Large-aircraft runway capabilityThe supplied airport record lists two 4,000 m runways and one 3,180 m runway, subject to operational allocation and airline approval.

Broad cargo profileThe airport record indicates handling for general and special commodities, while acceptance depends on airline, terminal and regulatory controls.

Urban logistics accessProximity to Cairo’s commercial area supports local delivery, but road congestion and customs release timing should be included in planning.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo terminal: Cairo International Airport has a dedicated cargo terminal. The supplied airport record describes approximately 132,000 m² of cargo-handling space, including arrangements for general and special commodities.
Special cargo coordination: Our team can request airline and terminal acceptance for temperature-sensitive goods, dangerous goods, valuables, oversized pieces and other controlled cargo before final booking.
Cold-chain handling: For pharmaceuticals, biologics, seafood and fresh produce, pre-alerts, packaging specifications, temperature records and confirmed transfer arrangements are essential. Cold-room access and handover procedures must be confirmed for the selected flight.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the carrier’s dangerous-goods capability, current IATA requirements, packing instructions, Shipper’s Declaration where applicable and terminal cut-off controls.
Customs and controlled cargo: Customs inspection, import permits, product registrations, certificates and release instructions may affect dwell time. Our service team checks the document set before cargo delivery to the terminal.

Cargo-space, storage, special-handling and acceptance conditions can vary by airline and operating day. Our team confirms the applicable terminal process after reviewing the commodity, dimensions, pieces, weight and requested routing.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Europe: Common planning corridors include London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Vienna, Brussels and other European gateways, either directly or through a carrier hub, subject to current schedules.
Middle East: Gulf and Levant connections may include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Amman and Beirut, depending on airline capacity and the selected service.
Africa and Asia: Egypt’s network supports planning toward East and West Africa and selected Asian markets such as China, India, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia; connections and uplift must be confirmed per shipment.
Transit-time drivers: Total door-to-door time is affected by booking availability, consolidation frequency, transfer-point handling, customs examination, documentation accuracy, weekends, public holidays and road conditions around Cairo.

We do not promise a fixed transit time or flight schedule before the airline confirms space. For urgent cargo, our team compares direct uplift with hub alternatives and identifies the operational trade-off between speed, capacity and handling complexity.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Cairo and Greater Cairo are the main origin and destination markets, with road feeder services extending to other Egyptian industrial, commercial and tourism centers according to the delivery address.
Typical export cargo: Garments and textiles, manufactured goods, documents, machinery parts, electronics and time-sensitive commercial shipments are common planning categories for the Egyptian market.
Perishables: Fresh produce, flowers, seafood and other agricultural products require advance confirmation of packaging, temperature range, acceptance windows and destination import conditions.
Healthcare and life sciences: Pharmaceuticals, medical devices and laboratory materials require validated packaging, handling instructions, permits where applicable and a documented chain of custody.
Inbound cargo: Industrial equipment, spare parts, consumer goods and production inputs may require import documentation, consignee authorization and customs classification before arrival.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo acceptance and document cut-offs differ by carrier, flight and commodity. Our team obtains the applicable cargo-delivery deadline rather than relying on a generic airport cut-off.
Accurate shipment data: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, piece count, dimensions, gross weight, declared value and consignee details must match the physical cargo.
Special declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled products, live animals, human remains, valuables and oversized cargo require pre-approval and commodity-specific documents.
Customs and release: Import permits, certificates of origin, health or conformity documents and consignee customs instructions may be requested. Examination or document clarification can extend release time.

Our service team recommends sending the complete shipment profile before cargo pickup. This allows airline acceptance, customs-document review and packaging checks to be completed before the cargo reaches the terminal.

Practical Shipping Tips

Provide the commercial invoice, packing list, cargo photos, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description and intended Incoterm at quotation stage.
For urgent or high-value cargo, request more than one routing option and compare direct uplift, hub transfer risk, available capacity and customs timing.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, moisture protection and pallet stability. Confirm aircraft and terminal limits before tendering oversized or heavy pieces.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, select qualified passive or active packaging, define the required temperature range and arrange a handover plan before the booking is finalized.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Cairo International Airport handle general and special cargo?

Yes, the supplied airport record states that Cairo International Airport handles general and special commodities through its cargo operation. Actual acceptance depends on the airline, commodity, packaging, documents, aircraft capacity and terminal approval. Our team confirms these points before delivery.

How early should cargo be prepared for departure?

There is no single cut-off applicable to every shipment. The airline, flight, commodity and documentation determine the acceptance deadline. We obtain the confirmed cargo and document cut-offs after booking and advise the shipper accordingly.

Can pharmaceuticals or other temperature-sensitive goods be shipped through Cairo International Airport?

They may be accepted when the selected carrier and terminal can support the shipment requirements. Advance review of temperature range, packaging, labels, permits, data loggers and handover arrangements is required; acceptance should never be assumed from airport availability alone.

What commonly causes delay on Cairo air-freight shipments?

Typical causes include incomplete or inconsistent documents, customs inspection, missing import approvals, late cargo delivery, special-cargo pre-approval, limited capacity on the selected routing and road congestion. Our team screens these risks before dispatch.

Can our service team arrange an alternative if the preferred flight has no space?

Yes. We can review different carriers, hub connections, departure points or multimodal options, subject to current capacity, commodity restrictions, destination requirements and the shipper’s delivery priority.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, time zone, runway dimensions, cargo-terminal description and cargo-area figure are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Operational acceptance, schedules, cut-offs, capacity, storage conditions, customs processing and special-handling availability are variable and must be confirmed for the selected shipment.

Identifier cross-checking resources: iata.org and icao.int. These references are used for code and aviation-reference verification; they do not replace airline, terminal or customs confirmation for a live shipment.

Our platform treats flight schedules, terminal procedures, carrier acceptance and customs requirements as time-sensitive operational data. The service team verifies them against the booking and shipment particulars before issuing final dispatch instructions.