Cairo Travel Threat Score
Crime, health, transport, weather, disease, environmental and safety risk overview for Cairo, Egypt.
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Source: calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; regional context + Numbeo crime indices) · Confidence: 70
Crime
55
Disease & Health
45
Government Advisory
55
Political/Civil Unrest
55
Natural Disasters
40
Transport
65
Environmental
65
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
Emergency numbers (Egypt)
| Police | 122 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 123 |
| Fire | 180 |
| General | 122 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | medium |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Quality varies sharply between private and public facilities.
Common scam patterns
- Camel / pyramid bait-and-switch. Driver agrees price, then demands more midway or for dismount. Tip: Agree price in writing/photo and pay only at end.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Intl (CAI) | airport | 45/100 | Pre-book a transfer through your hotel or use Uber/Careem. |
Area notes
- Khan el-Khalili. Busy bazaar; pickpocketing and persistent solicitation common.
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FIELDBRIEF provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.