From Sphinx International Airport to the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Sphinx Airport lies in western Cairo and serves a growing number of flights from Europe and the Gulf. If you are heading to the Pyramids, Sheikh Zayed or 6th of October, it spares you crossing the whole city.
Distance and time
From Sphinx Airport to Pyramids hotels and the Grand Egyptian Museum is about 39 km via the Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road and then the Ring Road or 26th of July Corridor — 40–55 minutes, away from central Cairo traffic.
Price
VAT included. Vans and SUVs are available for families; the exact price for your hotel is shown before you confirm.
Sphinx or Cairo Airport?
- For the Pyramids, Giza and West Cairo: Sphinx is closer and calmer.
- For Downtown, New Cairo and Heliopolis: Cairo Airport is closer (32 km to the Pyramids from Cairo Airport vs 39 km from Sphinx, but similar time because of traffic).
- Facilities at Sphinx are fewer than at Cairo Airport; book your car in advance since taxi options are limited.
Tips
- Confirm your flight lands at Sphinx (SPX), not Cairo (CAI) — a common booking mix-up.
- Enter the hotel name in the booking; "Pyramids" alone is not enough.
- Continuing to the North Coast or Alexandria? Sphinx is on the same Desert Road.
FAQs
How far is Sphinx Airport from the Pyramids?
About 39 km, 40–55 minutes.
Are there taxis at Sphinx Airport?
Limited compared with Cairo Airport. A pre-booked car with driver is the reliable option, with the driver waiting with a sign.
How much is a transfer from Sphinx to the Pyramids?
A sedan from EGP 698 including VAT. The exact price is shown before you confirm.
Useful links
Book a Sphinx Airport transfer
The full price is shown before you confirm.