Egypt Airports

Egypt Airports represent one of the main pillars of its infrastructure. They connect Egypt to the outside world and its internal cities, in addition to opening Egypt’s windows to the world. They also boost trade and increase the flow of tourists, which directly reflects on the economy and society. The state is constantly working on developing airport buildings and their services to ensure a better travel experience and achieve sustainable development goals in Egypt.

The number of Egypt Airports has increased recently to keep pace with the expansion of the civil aviation system within Egypt. The airports are distributed throughout different parts of Egypt, including regional and international airports.

The air transport sector has recently developed to increase the capacity for large numbers of passengers, in addition to developing other modern technologies such as radar systems, updating the satellite network, and securing voice and long-range communications to ensure the safety of flights.

There is a large number of international Egypt Airports that offer both international and domestic flights simultaneously:

Cairo International Airport

Cairo International Airport is the largest and oldest of Egypt Airports, established in 1942. It consists of 4 runways for aircraft take-off and landing and has 3 passenger terminals. It is distinguished by having a dedicated area for transporting passengers to their accommodations.

Borg El Arab Airport in Alexandria

Borg El Arab Airport is the second-best airport in Egypt. The airport is located in the city of Alexandria on an area exceeding 50,000 meters and has two runways to accommodate more than 11 aircraft.

Hurghada International Airport

It is located a few kilometers from the city of Hurghada on an area exceeding 218 billion square meters, and its passenger capacity reaches 3,000 passengers per hour.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

The airport is located in the city of Sharm El Sheikh on an area of 253 billion square meters. It consists of two runways to accommodate about 46 aircraft and a passenger terminal to accommodate more than 4,000 passengers per hour.

Luxor International Airport

The airport is located 6 miles from the city center on an area of 242 million square meters, and its passenger capacity reaches 4,000 passengers per hour.

Aswan International Airport

The airport is located 10 miles from the city of Aswan with an area exceeding 3 million square meters. Its capacity for aircraft is about 28 planes, while for passengers it is 3,200 passengers per hour.

There are a large number of regional Egypt Airports, such as Port Said, the Administrative Capital, the Oases, and El Tor, among others, in addition to domestic and international airports like Arish, Saint Catherine, Sohag, and Abu Simbel. These airports contribute to facilitating movement within the country and connecting tourist cities, which enhances the flow of tourists and activates international tourism to Egypt.

Egypt Airports apply the latest safety and security standards as part of recent updates, including:

• Implementing an SMS (Safety Management System) to improve safety procedures in all airlines.
• Providing an operations management for safety standards to help identify errors and address them quickly.
• Providing environmentally friendly equipment and tools to assist in rescue and firefighting attempts.
• Providing energy-saving LED systems for lighting poles.
• Implementing safety programs in airports accredited by the ICAO organization.

Egypt Airports have facilitated travel procedures for passengers through some electronic services such as:

Self-Service Kiosks:

• Entering passenger data.
• Scanning the passport.
• Choosing seat locations on the plane.
• Printing the boarding pass.

There are also a number of other services inside the airports to facilitate travel operations, such as:

• Installation of an interactive smart screen to display flight schedules and locations.
• Provision of cafeterias and sleeping pods for transit passengers.
• Free automated train and shuttle bus services for comfortable transit between airport terminals.
• Implementation of specific services for people of determination, with dedicated areas for boarding and alighting in the travel hall to facilitate their movement.

Ground transportation is available from Egypt Airports to various parts of the country through:

• Mwasalat Misr buses for transportation from the airport to various areas within Cairo.
• Superjet buses for transportation from Cairo Airport to different cities and governorates of Egypt.
• Taxis and limousines for transportation from the airport to hotels or other destinations.
• An automated train for easy movement within the airport terminals.

A set of necessary services is provided within Egypt Airports to achieve high service efficiency.

These are:

Ground Handling Services

• Air conditioning service and aircraft maintenance.
• Passenger baggage screening service.
• Internal aircraft cleaning service.
• Aircraft lavatory service.
• Headrest service.
• Ground power services.

There is also another set of services such as:

• Cargo services.
• Support and labor services.
• Mail services.
• Crew transport services.
• Aircraft cleaning services.

Shipping companies face increasing difficulties in transporting goods due to a number of logistical challenges:

• Lack of training for the human sector: This leads to errors and delays in delivery operations. Therefore, it is important to know what skills suit each person and employ them accordingly, with the need for continuous training to ensure the highest quality.
• Delays and slowness in delivery operations: This occurs in cases of traffic congestion or delayed aircraft arrivals. Therefore, customers must be informed of the delay, and tracking systems should be in place to reach the shipment’s location as quickly as possible.
• Not knowing the delivery time: Many wish to know the exact location of their orders to track their shipments. Therefore, there must be instant update systems for order locations to know the correct delivery time.

Many commercial operations between countries, which include importing and exporting products and goods, are exposed to damage, loss, or delays, as a result of the congestion of order operations or the logistical problems mentioned above. Therefore, one must deal with caution to avoid any problems and ensure the easy arrival of goods.

Egypt Airports have been witnessing significant developments and improvements recently to boost economic development and include a sustainable environment. This contributes to improving tourism and enhancing the traveler experience through the development of the airport’s infrastructure and the improvement of its external appearance, in addition to providing a set of safety standards and facilities for travelers.

Conclusion

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and the air transport sector in Egypt have worked to increase the number of domestic and international Egypt Airports to provide comfort for arrivals to reach their destinations quickly and with high efficiency, while providing the latest quality and safety standard technologies inside the airports.

What are the main airports in Egypt?

The main Egypt Airports are the international airports such as Cairo Airport, Luxor Airport, and Borg El Arab Airport.

Does Cairo have two airports?

Yes, there are two airports in the Cairo area: Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport.

What is the cheapest airport to fly into Egypt?

There is no airport known as the “cheapest,” but there are airports that offer cheap flights, such as Sharm El Sheikh Airport and Hurghada Airport.

What are the four international airports?

Egypt has several major international airports, Cairo, Borg El Arab, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh airports being among the busiest.

What is the newest airport in Egypt?

Egypt opened one of its newest airports in 2019 to be a tourist destination for Egypt’s landmarks, which is Sphinx Airport west of Cairo.