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Sphinx International Airport
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About Sphinx International Airport
Sphinx International Airport (SPX), west of Giza, is open for international and domestic flights, and is the nearest airport to the Pyramids and the GEM. Check which airport your airline uses.
Why it's on our list
- Status: Open
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sphinx International Airport before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Sphinx International Airport are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Grand Egyptian Museum26 kmCar or taxi 81 min
- The Pyramids of Giza28 kmCar or taxi 87 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)35 kmCar or taxi 104 min
- The Citadel36 kmCar or taxi 109 min
- Khan el-Khalili37 kmCar or taxi 111 min
- Cairo International Airport52 kmCar or taxi 152 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station35 kmCar or taxi 107 min