The number of flights recorded 682, showing the airport potential to cater to the mounting demand for travel as well as its high efficiency as a gate for Egypt and a travelling hub in the region.

Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh el Hefny said that the latest indicators come in line with the Aviation Ministry's strategic plan that gives a top priority to renovating the infrastructure of the Egyptian airports, maximizing their capacity and improving services provided to passengers.

He added that the remarkable growth in the number of passengers and flights represents a promising step towards achieving development goals of the Egyptian state and boosting the capacity of Cairo airport to reach 60 million passengers annually, in accordance with Egypt Vision 2030.