Terminal 1 has EgyptAir Duty Free as the main stop
In Terminal 1 at CAI, EgyptAir Duty Free is the standard spot for last‑minute perfume, cigarettes, and basic souvenirs before you head to security queues or your gate. Stock skews classic: international liquor brands, tobacco, chocolates, and a lot of pyramids-and-pharaohs gift items branded for EgyptAir. Think quick gifts rather than luxury showcase pieces.
Pricing lines up with typical Middle East duty free: spirits and cigarettes often under local downtown prices, but chocolate and cosmetics can be similar to city malls. You won’t see boutique niche labels here; it’s more big names only. If you need a simple carton of Marlboro or a bottle of Johnnie Walker, you’ll probably find it on the main wall units near the central cash desks.
Layout is straightforward for Terminal 1: a central walk-through section with shelving on both sides and cashiers toward the exit. Staff usually handle currency in Egyptian pounds, euros, and US dollars, so mixed-wallet payments are fine. Bags are basic plastic duty free sacks, which security at CAI and regional connections generally accept without comments.
With no published hours, assume the shop follows EgyptAir bank times and stays open for most departures out of Terminal 1, especially late-night waves to Africa and the Middle East. If your flight leaves after 03:00, don’t count on a full cosmetics counter being staffed. Best move: shop immediately after check‑in and security in T1, before you sit down and lose track of time.