Airport code
CAI — Cairo International Airport
CAI is the IATA code for Cairo International Airport, an airport serving Cairo, Egypt. Its ICAO code is HECA, and it operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 30.1219, 31.4056 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 382 ft (116 m).
Overview
About Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport is the main international airport serving Cairo and its metropolitan area. It is the largest and busiest airport in Egypt. The airport serves as the primary hub for EgyptAir and Nile Air as well as several other airlines. The airport is located in Heliopolis, to the northeast of Cairo around fifteen kilometres from the business area of the city and has an area of approximately 37 km2 (14 sq mi). It is the busiest airport in Africa and the 9th busiest airport in the Middle East in terms of total passengers.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | CAI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | HECA |
| Airport name | Cairo International Airport |
| City | Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
| Time zone | Africa/Cairo (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 30.1219 |
| Longitude | 31.4056 |
| Elevation | 382 ft (116 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Africa |
| Runways | 3 |
| Longest runway | 13,124 ft (4,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Cairo International Airport?
The IATA code for Cairo International Airport is CAI.
What is the ICAO code for Cairo International Airport?
The ICAO code for Cairo International Airport is HECA.
Where is CAI airport located?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is located in Cairo, Egypt.
What time zone is CAI in?
Cairo International Airport operates in the Africa/Cairo time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to CAI?
The nearest airport to Cairo International Airport (CAI) is Port Said Airport (PSD) in Port Said, about 151 km away.
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