page_title: Cairo International Airport
section_title: Terminal Transfer
hierarchical_section_title: Cairo International Airport / Facilities / Overview / Terminal Transfer
caption_attribution_description: This is a photo of a monument in Egypt identified by the ID Obelisk of Ramses II (Cairo)
context_page_description: Cairo International Airport is the principal international airport of Cairo and the busiest airport in Egypt and 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 15 kilometres from the business area of the city and has an area of approximately 37 square kilometres. It is the second busiest airport in Africa after OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.
context_section_description: The MiniMetro people mover links Terminal 1, the AirMall, the multi-storey car park and Terminals 2 and 3. The main station is located between Terminals 2 and 3 and is an integral part of the bridge connecting the two terminals. An air-cushioned 1.85 km (1.15 mi) system with top speed 50 km/h (31 mph) was designed and constructed by Leitner-Poma.
caption: Obelisk of Ramses II at Cairo Int. Airport
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