Cairo Airport Terminal 1 (T1) Passenger & Transfer Guide
Known locally as the 'Old Airport'. Serving budget, charter, domestic, and regional Middle Eastern carriers like Flydubai, Air Arabia, and Nile Air.
How to Meet Your Chauffeur at Terminal 1
Immediately outside the main Terminal 1 glass sliding arrival doors at the private passenger transfer bay.
Exit through immigration and baggage reclaim.
Pass through the customs scanning room.
Exit through the automated glass sliding doors to the covered reception lane.
Your chauffeur will meet you at the designated greeting station with your name sign.
💡 Essential Passenger Tips for Terminal 1
- • Terminal 1 is located approximately 3 km from Terminals 2 and 3; use the free automated APM shuttle to connect between them.
- • Pre-booking a transfer is strongly recommended at Terminal 1 to avoid high volumes of unmetered street taxi touts.
VIP Arrival Services & Extras at Terminal 1
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Bypass long arrival queues. A dedicated VIP airport officer meets you at the jet bridge and expedites immigration, visa-on-arrival, and customs.
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Stay connected from the second you step out of customs. High-speed 30GB / 50GB prepaid data SIM pre-configured and handed directly to you by your driver.
Executive Luxury دخول صالات كبار الزوار بالمطار Cairo Airport VIP Executive Lounge Pass
Relax before your departure or transit flight. Gourmet hot buffet, chilled beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi, shower suites, and quiet resting pods in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.
Airlines Operating at Terminal 1
If your flight is operated by any of these airlines, you will arrive through this terminal:
Passenger Facilities at Terminal 1
Frequently Asked Questions: Terminal 1 (Regional & Budget)
Is Terminal 1 the same as the Old Cairo Airport? ▼
Yes, Terminal 1 is historically known as the 'Old Airport' or 'Al Matar Al Qadeem' in Arabic. It is located 3 kilometers west of Terminals 2 and 3.
How do I get to Terminals 2 or 3 from Terminal 1? ▼
Take the free automated People Mover (APM) electric train, which runs every 5 to 10 minutes between Terminal 1, the AirMall, and Terminals 2 & 3.