Cairo Metro Guide: Lines and the Rechargeable Card

Cairo roads are reliably congested, so the metro is often the more predictable option. Confirm termini on the latest official map.

Operating lines

• Cairo Metro runs several lines; termini and interchanges can change.
• Check the latest map on the Cairo Metro and NAT sites before you travel.

The rechargeable card

• Cairo Metro describes a contactless card that holds single-ride credit.
• It is not personalised and has no fixed validity while undamaged.
• Card and recharge amounts are shown at stations.

Subscriptions

• Named concession cards need a form and ID documents per the site.
• Ask at a station office whether foreigners can subscribe.

Trip checklist

• Plan your interchange in advance.
• Guard phone and wallet at rush hour.
• Have your card or ticket ready to enter and exit.
• Use the metro hotline published on the Cairo Metro website.

Safety

• The Chinese Embassy advises avoiding crowds, securing belongings and limiting late-night travel.

Confirm with Cairo Metro

• Confirm current termini, any women-only cars, and foreigner subscriptions with Cairo Metro and NAT.

Sources

• Cairo Metro subscriptions: www.cairometro.gov.eg
• Cairo Metro FAQ: www.cairometro.gov.eg
• NAT: www.nat.gov.eg

Your first week in Egypt

• Get a local SIM card and save key addresses in Arabic.
• Keep some Egyptian pounds in cash and use official exchange channels.
• Check your health insurance and the nearest hospital.
• Save emergency numbers and your embassy contact from its official website.
• Install a ride-hailing app and find the supermarket and pharmacy near your home.

How we work

• Send your request from the booking page or our contact channels: the task, the city and the date.
• The Wang Fu team checks the details and asks about your field and terminology if needed.
• You receive a written quote and plan before anything starts.
• We assign the right person, coordinate on site or remotely, and stay in touch until the job is done.

FAQ

Do the rules change?

Yes. Follow Cairo Metro and NAT on the day you travel.

Does Wang Fu replace official approvals?

No. We inform and guide; authorities decide.

Related guides

• Living in Egypt: a practical guide
• The Chinese community in Egypt
• Chinese community groups in Egypt
• Cairo Metro guide
• Egypt train guide
• Mobile top-up in Egypt