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The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said the first return flights carrying Egyptian tourism pilgrims departed from Makkah on Friday following the completion of this year's pilgrimage rites.
Air Cairo starts Capital Intl-Jeddah service with 6 weekly flights, boosting New Capital traffic and easing Cairo load.
In this context, the minister of civil aviation indicated that the new terminal will have a capacity of no less than 30 million passengers, raising the airport’s total capacity to over 60 million passengers annually, stated Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy.
Flights operated by Egyptian airlines remained unaffected, while a limited number of inbound flights from Europe experienced slight delays upon arrival, according to a statement by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Sources at Cairo International Airport confirmed that operations remain unaffected by the cyberattack that struck several European airports, disrupting numerous flights across the continent.
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has stressed that the construction of “Terminal 4” at Cairo International Airport is one of the strategic projects that will mark a qualitative leap in the airport’s services and infrastructure.
The president ordered continuing the development of Egyptian airports through international partnerships based on efficiency and sustainability, while also encouraging the private sector's participation, within the framework of Egypt’s Vision 2030.
The initiative aims to enhance travel facilitation and reflects Egypt’s commitment to strengthening ties with its African neighbors.
This growth comes amid continued efforts to enhance air services and strengthen connectivity, with Cairo Airport expected to witness further increases in traffic ahead of the Hajj season.
Cairo Airport Company announced Monday, that Cairo International Airport witnessed a remarkable growth in air traffic and passengers during February 2025 compared to the same month in 2024.
The ministry emphasized that Egyptian airspace continues to function with the highest safety standards and is experiencing regular air traffic operations
EgyptAir announced, Thursday, that out of the company’s concern for the safety of its customers, it has changed the course of its B777/300 flight No. MS985, with 309 passengers on board,
United Media Services inaugurated the largest 5D advertising screen at Cairo International Airport.
Egypt’s Cairo Airport Company and Singapore’s Changi Airports International (CAI) have signed two MoUs to help develop Cairo International Airport, the Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Thursday.
A plane seized in Zambia for carrying “dangerous items,” including large quantities of metal bars and $5.7 million in cash is not Egyptian, said a well-informed source to Egyptian official news agency MENA on Wednesday.
All necessary measures have been taken to receive the Chinese tourists.
The first flight, operated by Asiana Airlines, came from Seoul with 295 passengers onboard, while the second flight was operated by Korean Air.
Egypt’s Public Prosecution ordered, Friday the release of actress Menna Shalaby after interrogating her in the case of possessing narcotics at Cairo International Airport.
Cairo International Airport affirmed that all flights are operating normal and regularity on Tuesday.
A state of alert was declared at the airport to provide all the necessary facilities for pilgrims upon their return to the homeland after Hajj performing.
