Sometimes getting hopelessly lost is the best way to find yourself. That said, before you get the keys to your rental car, it's useful to know some key things about Cairo Airport (CAI-Cairo Intl.) --- like where it is on a map!Once you've collected your bags from the luggage carousel at Cairo Airport (CAI-Cairo Intl.), jump into the driver's seat of your rental car and head into Cairo. The central area is about 11 miles to the southwest of the terminal.