# Cairo office transit and commute

> Cairo Metro (3 lines, M1-M3, with M4 under construction).

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**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
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## TL;DR
- Cairo Metro (3 lines, M1-M3, with M4 under construction).
- Trophy submarket is New Administrative Capital (NAC) — anchor for the highest-density Class A.
- Smart Village / 6th of October offers a strong commute alternative at lower rent.
- Commute mapping should be done on real headcount postcode data, not abstract isochrones.

## Key facts
- **city**: Cairo
- **country**: Egypt
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: $150/sqm/yr · ≈ $13.9 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $14/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 18.6%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 3
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 4
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 9%
- **trophySubmarket**: New Administrative Capital (NAC)

## FAQ
### Which Cairo submarket has the best commute economics?
New Administrative Capital (NAC) typically combines the deepest transit access with the highest rent premium. Smart Village / 6th of October is the practical alternative — strong access at materially lower rent.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/cairo/transit-and-commute), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.