Bucket of chicken before EgyptAir in T3’s central food court
KFC sits in the main food court of Terminal 3, airside after security, next to McDonald’s and a couple of smaller cafes that locals mostly ignore for hot food. It’s one of the few spots in T3 where you can get a full fried chicken meal rather than a pre‑packed sandwich before EgyptAir departures. Expect classic KFC pieces, Zinger sandwiches and fries, not local specialties.
Prices sit at the lower end for CAI: combo meals usually under the equivalent of USD 8–10, which TripAdvisor posters say comes out cheaper than ordering sandwiches and drinks à la carte at nearby cafes. A basic 2‑ or 3‑piece chicken box with fries and a soft drink usually lands around that range, and you’ll see local passengers loading up full family meals before overnight flights.
The food court itself is compact and can feel cramped, especially around the evening EgyptAir bank from about 19:00 to 23:00 when multiple long‑haul flights board from T3. Reviews mention queues stretching past the counter and waits of 15–25 minutes for fried chicken during those peaks, even though this is nominally fast food. Seating is shared with the whole court, so expect to circle a bit for a table.
Order the standard fried chicken pieces or Zinger burger; quality is close to city‑branch KFC in Cairo, according to frequent Egypt flyers. Sides are basic: fries, coleslaw, soft drinks and maybe a dessert item or two, nothing more elaborate. If you’re tight on time, skip larger buckets and stick to a simple combo that they can assemble quickly.
Regulars on TripAdvisor say they grab their tray or takeaway bag here, then walk 5–10 minutes to their actual gate in Terminal 3 and eat in the quieter seating near the gate screens. Do the same: buy at KFC, then clear out of the food court so you’re already staged for boarding and away from the crowds.