Originally Posted by
Larssparholt
Dear
Flyertalkers! (SO embarrased!)
Thank you so much for your swift and competent help. It means the world!
I'll be following your advice figuring out the best way/place to begin my RTW-trip.
Quick follow-up question: If I choose CAI as the place to start, and travel from CPH to CAI using a non-OW airline, will I be required to pick up my checked in luggage, clear customs and once again check in?
-And, in that case, do I need a visa for Egypt, since I technically will be leaving the airport?
I'll post my itinerary, once I make the first draft. Yet again, thank you for your help so far ^^
Ps. Been scouting Tripadvisor looking for places to stay, hence the confusion regarding my initial greeting! Won't happen again, (I hope)
If you fly a Star Alliance carrier you will arrive at Terminal 3 and will need to clear immigration and customs and head over to Terminal 1. The other carriers arrive at Terminal 1. If you arrive at Terminal 1 and you check luggage you have to pay the $25 visa fee (must be USD) to clear immigration first, claim luggage, and then customs. You will have to ask your CPH-CAI carrier if they will through-check on a different PNR.
If you arrive at Terminal 1 and don't check luggage you can do a transit without visa and stay airside.