CAI · Cairo · Terminal T2
Saudia Check-in at Cairo International Airport
Saudia departs from Terminal T2 at Cairo International Airport. Online check-in opens 36h before departure.
Saudia check-in rules at CAI
Step-by-step at Cairo International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Saudia app or website 36 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T2
Saudia flights at CAI depart only from Terminal T2. Allow 120 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T2 main hall
Bag-drop 3 hours before departure, closes 60 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T2 international gates
Allow 10–20 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 45 minutes before departure; gate closes 30 minutes before.
Boarding Saudia at CAI
Terminal T2 notes
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Typical gates
Saudia flights typically depart from gates T2 international gates.
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Walk time
Expect 10–20 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T2 has Egyptian + international food (Khan El Khalili, Cilantro), prayer rooms. Duty-free strong on Egyptian souvenirs.
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Lounges
Saudia Alfursan Lounge access via SkyTeam Elite Plus reciprocity at CAI's SkyTeam lounge.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane. Stroller drop at gate. Saudia handles Egyptian Umrah pilgrims with dedicated assistance.
Known issues at CAI with Saudia
Ramadan / Eid pilgrim rush
Problem: Egyptian Umrah pilgrims peak during Ramadan (varies yearly). CAI-JED schedules sometimes adjusted for Iftar timings.
Solution: Verify departure 24h before during Ramadan/Eid. Saudia provides Iftar meals on flights during fasting.
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