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Your trip plan
A step-by-step plan for Cairo — built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: October 13, 2026 – October 16, 2026.
Now
Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before October 13, 2026 — processing can take several weeks.
Many nationalities can obtain an Egyptian tourist visa on arrival or apply online for an e-Visa, which also covers short business-visitor travel for events; others need a visa from an Egyptian mission. Confirm eligibility and current requirements on the official Egypt e-Visa portal before travel.
General guidance only — always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.
Flights
Cairo International Airport (CAI) — ~22km to centre
1–2 weeks out
Connectivity & money
Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat and WE tourist SIMs at CAI arrivals (passport required)
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover Egypt
Plug: Type C / F (European 2-pin) · 220V / 50Hz
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Cards are accepted in hotels, malls and larger restaurants, but cash is essential for taxis, markets and small cafés; carry small notes.
Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 122 · Police 122
During the expo
Airport → venue & getting around
The Cairo Metro (three lines, with a new monorail and LRT expanding the network) is fast and beats the city's heavy traffic; buses and microbuses fill the gaps but are harder for visitors to navigate.
Buy a rechargeable Metro smartcard (or single-ride tickets) at any Metro station.
Uber and Careem are the simplest and most transparent option; with street taxis, agree the fare first as meters are often not used.
Eat — halal near the venue
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 13 Oct | 04:36 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:27 | 18:42 |
| Wed 14 Oct | 04:37 | 11:41 | 14:58 | 17:26 | 18:41 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 04:37 | 11:41 | 14:57 | 17:24 | 18:39 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 04:38 | 11:41 | 14:56 | 17:23 | 18:38 |
Approximate (Muslim World League method) — confirm locally on the day.
A spare evening
Giza Pyramids & the Great Sphinx
Giza
The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, on the desert edge of greater Cairo (ticketed).
Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Islamic Cairo
The centuries-old market for copper, spices, lanterns and souvenirs, beside Al-Azhar and Al-Hussein mosques.
Citadel of Saladin
Mokattam hills
The medieval fortress crowned by the Muhammad Ali Mosque, with panoramic views over Cairo (ticketed).
The reason you came
Plan your day
Check the programme on the official event page and map out the zones you want to walk.
Event details →Is this for you?
This event is aimed at: Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers, Halal trade buyers across the Middle East.
Travel info sources: https://egymonuments.gov.eg · https://visa2egypt.gov.eg · https://www.cairo-airport.com