Two Costa Coffee spots sit in Terminal 3 near security
In CAI Terminal 3, Costa Coffee is the go-to caffeine stop for EgyptAir connections, with outlets near security and close to several boarding gates. It’s post-security, so you can grab a drink between flights without re-clearing. Expect prices in the $$ range, roughly in line with European airport chains rather than central Cairo cafés.
Drinks run in the standard Costa style: espresso, cappuccino, lattes, iced coffee, plus basic pastries and sandwiches. A medium latte or cappuccino typically lands in the mid-double digits in EGP, closer to what you’d pay in London or Madrid airports than in downtown Cairo. Food is more of a filler move than a destination meal; think pre-made croissants and packaged snacks over anything fresh-cooked.
Service is the weak spot. Multiple flyers report waiting 10–20 minutes for a simple latte during peak departure banks in T3. One TripAdvisor user, ‘LondonCai’, mentions “service was slow but coffee was fine,” which lines up with other accounts of staff moving at a relaxed pace even when several EgyptAir flights board within 45 minutes.
Seating varies by kiosk, but people do camp there. A Reddit user, u/westafricawanderer, mentioned sitting at Costa in T3 for a “long layover” with Wi‑Fi and a cappuccino. Power outlets show up near some tables, and Wi‑Fi is described as semi-reliable rather than strong, so plan for email checks and messaging, not large downloads.
Regulars treat Costa as a pit stop, not a base. They queue, grab a cappuccino or espresso to go, then move to their actual gate area to find calmer seating. With slow prep times and crowded counters, that’s the smarter play if your EgyptAir connection is under 90 minutes.
Tip: if boarding starts T‑40 for your flight, be in the Costa line at least T‑70 to avoid watching your drink get made while your gate calls final.