Cairo Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (43/100)
Is Cairo safe to visit?
Moderate risk. Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Cairo — read the breakdown below.
Natural disasters (score 28)
Environmental quality (score 70)
September 6, 2026
65%
Cairo, Egypt has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 43 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is environmental quality at 70/100; the lowest-rated category is natural disasters at 28/100; last updated September 6, 2026. This page is a baseline travel safety overview for Cairo, Egypt, covering crime, health, government travel advisory, political stability, natural disasters, transport, environmental quality, digital security, and money safety. Real-time conditions — including today's weather, official US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines — are shown in the Live conditions section below and refreshed multiple times per day.
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Cairo currently sits at 43/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Cairo is environmental quality (70/100), and the lowest is natural disasters (28/100). This page was last updated on September 6, 2026; the baseline category scores are editorial estimates, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Sep 5, 2026
Today's safety snapshot for Cairo shows a moderate overall risk, with a baseline composite score of 43 out of 100. The U.S. State Department advisory is at Level 2, and the CDC health notice is Level 1 for global dengue. Recent headlines highlight economic initiatives, such as new investment zones around airports, rather than security incidents.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 6, 2026 04:42 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Environmental quality (score 70/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
- Transport safety (score 50/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Safety by traveler type in Cairo
Computed from the category scores on this page plus general best practice — not personalized advice. For guidance tuned to your exact dates, transport, and profile, run a personalized assessment.
Solo travelers
Crime risk is moderate. Solo travelers should keep valuables out of sight, prefer well-lit routes after dark, and use registered taxis or ride-share.
Women traveling solo
General crime risk is moderate. Favor reputable accommodation, pre-book airport transfers, and keep to busier streets at night. We don't hold gender-specific incident data for Cairo, so also check the live official advisory above and local women-traveler communities.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is moderate. Check required vaccinations, note the nearest hospital on arrival, and review any seasonal hazard for your dates.
Senior travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
Business travelers
Digital/money risk is moderate. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi, prefer contactless or one dedicated card, and keep a backup payment method separate.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Local laws and social attitudes toward LGBTQ+ travelers vary widely by country and are not captured in our category scores. The official advisory/political indicators are moderate. Review your government's LGBTQ+ travel guidance and the advisory shown above before booking.
Baseline scores
Source: Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) · Confidence: 65
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | high |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 6, 2026 |
Live conditions in Cairo
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Egypt - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Egypt as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-09-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-09-06 03:13:19 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Cairo Egypt
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Egypt Airspace and Cairo Airport Status: Flight Updates for Travellers (September 2026)
Wego Travel Blog · 18h ago
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El-Sisi directs establishment of investment zones around Egypt airports to attract foreign capital
Ahram Online · 5d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-09-06 04:20:06 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Cairo
The most weather-stable two-month window for Cairo is November–December, when typical daily temperatures run from about 9°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 3 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in June–August. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 3, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Cairo
Cairo has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Al Galaa Teaching Hospital
- Hospital: Al-Moallemeen Hospital
- Hospital: Anglo-American Hospital
- Hospital: El-Gomhoria Teaching Hospital
- Hospital: Monira Public Hospital
- Hospital: عيادة أمراض الدم
- Hospital: عيادة الرمد
- Hospital: عيادة السكر و عيادة الغدد و عيادة السمنة و التغذية
- Hospital: ليزر الجلدية
- Hospital: مستشفى هيئة النقل العام
- Police: Abdin Police Station
- Police: Agouza Police Departement
- Police: Agouza Police Department
- Police: Al Azbakiya Police Station
- Police: Al-Sayeda Zeinab Police Station
- Police: Dokki Police Station
- Police: El Mousky Police Station
- Police: Kasr El Nil Police Station
- Police: قسم شرطة الدرب الاحمر
- Police: وحدة تراخيص مرور العتبة
- Embassy: British Embassy
- Embassy: Consulate of France
- Embassy: Embassy of Belgium
- Embassy: Embassy of the United States
- Embassy: Turkish Embassy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Al Azaby
- Pharmacy: Dr George Anwar ferig
- Pharmacy: El Esaaf Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: El Esaaf Pharmacy-Ramsis
- Pharmacy: صيدلية الخليج
- Pharmacy: صيدلية حسنين
- Pharmacy: صيدلية د. طارق العلكي (عوني سابقا)
- Pharmacy: فضل
- Fire station: Kasr El Ainy Fire Station
- Fire station: مطافي الجيزة
- Fire station: مطافي القاهرة
- Fire station: مطافي عين الصيرة
- Fire station: نقطة إطفاء همدان
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Egypt)
| Police | 122 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 123 |
| Fire | 180 |
| General | 122 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
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
- Pyramids/Giza guide, camel & photo scams. Unofficial "guides" attach themselves and demand payment; camel/horse operators quote one price then demand multiples; people demand money for stepping into your photo; "Sphinx backdoor" detours add unofficial fees. Tip: Book through your hotel or a licensed operator; agree all prices before mounting any animal; refuse unofficial guides.
- Unsolicited "help" tip demand. Friendly strangers give directions, "explain" a site, carry a bag or take your photo, then demand a large tip (baksheesh), sometimes aggressively. Tip: Politely decline unsolicited help; agree any price or tip in advance and carry small notes.
- Taxi overcharging / "broken meter". Drivers claim the meter is broken and quote inflated fixed prices, especially from the airport and hotels. Tip: Agree the fare before getting in, or use a ride-hailing app where it works; carry small change.
- "Site closed" diversion. A "guard" or "official" says a site is closed for prayer/holiday/renovation and steers you to a shop or paid alternative. Tip: Verify at the official ticket office; ignore unsolicited "it is closed" claims.
Major transport hubs
| Hub | Type | Risk | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport (CAI) | airport | 40/100 | Pre-arrange a hotel transfer or use the official taxi desk; agree fares up front; keep small notes for tips. |
Area notes
- Giza Pyramids & Sphinx. Heavy touts, camel/photo and unofficial-guide scams - book a licensed guide and agree every price in advance.
- Khan el-Khalili & tourist districts. Persistent touts and overcharging; haggle and keep valuables secure. Solo women may face more persistent attention.
- Overall. Most scams in Cairo are non-violent, opportunistic and avoidable; the main hassles are tipping pressure, overcharging and touts rather than serious crime.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cairo safe to visit right now?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Cairo — read the breakdown below. Composite score: 43/100 (Moderate risk). Crime category sits at 45/100; pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas is the most common issue, but violent crime against tourists is uncommon. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Cairo, Egypt?
The current US State Department advisory level for Egypt is shown in the Live conditions section above. Always cross-check your home country's foreign-ministry advisory — for many countries the tier differs from the US assessment. Real-time advisory text is fetched every 6 hours from the US State Department RSS feed.
How safe is Cairo for tourists?
Mostly safe. There are a few specific situations to watch for in Cairo — read the breakdown below. The biggest risk factor right now is Environmental quality (70/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival.
What is the biggest risk in Cairo?
The highest-scoring risk category is Environmental quality (score 70/100). Travelers should specifically prepare for this area before arrival. Full 9-category breakdown is in the Scores section of this page.
Is it safe to visit Cairo in September 2026?
For September 2026, the composite risk for Cairo is 43/100 (Moderate risk). Live weather, disaster alerts, and news shown in the Live conditions section above are refreshed every 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on the source. For an AI-synthesized briefing for your specific trip dates and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked at the top of this page.
How are these travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 based on government travel advisories (US State Dept), crime indices (Numbeo), Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (weather, advisories, news) is layered on top of every assessment.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated daily: live weather, official advisories, disaster alerts, health notices and news refresh automatically multiple times per day, and an AI safety snapshot is regenerated on the first visit each day. The baseline category scores are editorial estimates reviewed periodically (see the Transparency & Sources section below).
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
November–December is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Cairo is November–December, when typical daily temperatures run from about 9°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 3 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Cairo?
extreme heat: June–August.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | — → 42 | moderate | initial snapshot Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
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Transparency & Sources
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Review status
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Last reviewed
2026-05-15 07:03:11
Data confidence
65%
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Cairo
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
What is estimated
- Composite tier and category scores are an editorial baseline estimate, not a real-time measurement.
What is unavailable
Coverage looks complete for this city. Live data is still only fetched on a real assessment.
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