EgyptAir gradually resumes flights to Gulf states and Iraq

CAIRO – 8 April 2026: EgyptAir, Egypt’s state-owned flag carrier, announced the gradual resumption of flights to several Gulf and Arab destinations following relative calm in the region after a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

“In light of recent developments in the region, and in coordination with the relevant civil aviation authorities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, EgyptAir is resuming some of its flights,” the company said in a statement on Friday.

The airline will operate one daily flight to Sharjah, Dubai, and Riyadh, and two daily flights to Abu Dhabi, Dammam, and Amman.

Starting Tuesday, 14 April 2026, EgyptAir will also operate one daily flight to Erbil and Baghdad.

Regarding flights to Kuwait City, Doha, Manama, and Beirut, the airline said it is currently obtaining the necessary permits from relevant authorities. Customers will be notified once schedules are confirmed.

For inquiries, EgyptAir customers can contact the call center at 1717 from any mobile phone within Egypt, or via landline at 090070000. International callers can dial +971 42306666 or +966 122297777. Customers may also email callcenter@egyptair.com or visit the official website at www.egyptair.com.