How long does it take from Helwan to Sakiat Mekky by metro?

The journey from Helwan to Sakiat Mekky takes approximately 61 minutes by Cairo Metro, covering 26.01 km across 18 stops.

What is the metro fare from Helwan to Sakiat Mekky?

The token fare from Helwan to Sakiat Mekky is E£8. With a smart card the fare is E£8 (save E£0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's E£8.

Which platform at Helwan for Sakiat Mekky?

At Helwan, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Helwan. Look for the electronic board showing "Helwan".

What is the last train from Helwan to Sakiat Mekky?

The last train from Helwan towards Helwan departs at 00:00 on weekdays. The last train from Sakiat Mekky back towards Helwan departs at 00:00.

How many stops from Helwan to Sakiat Mekky?

There are 18 stops between Helwan and Sakiat Mekky on the Line 1. The stations are: Helwan, Ain Helwan, Maadi, Hadayek El-Maadi, Dar El-Salam, El-Zahraa, Mar Girgis, El-Malek El-Saleh, Al-Sayyida Zeinab, Saad Zaghloul, Sadat.

Helwan To Sakiat Mekky

ShortestShortest Route

Helwan

Platform 1·underground·Line 1Towards Helwan

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Ain Helwan

+3.57 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Maadi

+7.14 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Al-Sayyida Zeinab

+28.6 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Saad Zaghloul

+32.17 min

3.57 min · 1.69 km

Sadat

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground16.92 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00

interchange Sadat — 5 min

Platform 1 · Line 2 ·Platform 3 Towards Shobra El-Kheima

+5 min

Sadat

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·Line 2Towards Shobra El-Kheima

First train: 05:00Last train: 00:00Doors open: right

Opera

+2.57 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Dokki

+5.12 min

2.55 min · 1.13 km

Giza

+15.38 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Omm El-Misryeen

+17.95 min

2.57 min · 1.14 km

Sakiat Mekky

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.09 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

61 min

Total time

stops

26.01 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Helwan	05:00	00:00	Towards Helwan
Sakiat Mekky	05:00	23:00	Towards Helwan

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

E£8

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

E£8

Save E£0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

E£8

Save E£0 per ride

Use your Cairo Metro smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

3.51 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

1.61 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~104 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

E£8

Bike

E£166

Auto

E£342

Cab

E£622

Estimates for 26.01 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

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Departure station

Helwan

underground

Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

Weekdays: 05:00 – 00:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Helwan exit 1· Helwan♿

Helwan exit 2· Helwan♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Sakiat Mekky

underground

Sakiat Mekky, Cairo, Egypt

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines