Transfer Options from Cairo International Airport to Pyramids of Giza

Cairo Airport is located 41 km away from the Pyramids of Giza. To get there, you can take a 60 minute Cairo airport taxi ride or a 1 hour 50 minute bus ride. However, it’s worth noting that there’s no direct bus, so you will need to take the 111 or 381 bus to Ramses Train Station, change to the Metro Line 2 train to Sadaki Mekki and then take another public bus to the Pyramids.

The local taxis located outside of Cairo Airport don’t offer a flat-rate fee for the journey to the Pyramids, they will calculate your fee using a taximeter. The average cost will be around €11 (200 EGP), but this could increase during holidays or if you hit heavy traffic. To secure a set-rate fee you can rely on, we recommend booking your Cairo airport taxi in advance with Welcome Pickups.

There are two ways to get from Cairo Airport to the Pyramids; taxi or bus. Taking a taxi is the quickest and most convenient option. A taxi from Cairo airport to Giza will cost €11 (200 EGP) and take around 60 minutes. The bus is less convenient as you need to make two changes; one for the Metro Line 2 and another to a public bus in Sadaki Mekki. The total price for the bus journey is €2 (35.00 EGP) but it takes 1 hour and 50 minutes.