Egypt has a well-developed network of airports that serve both domestic and international flights. These airports are vital for tourism, business, and cargo, especially considering Egypt’s location as a gateway between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.
Here’s a list of the main airports in Egypt, grouped by international and domestic importance:
1. Major International Airports
These airports handle the majority of international traffic, including tourists and business travelers:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Location: Cairo (capital)
- Egypt’s largest and busiest airport
- Hub for EgyptAir
- Terminals: T1 (domestic), T2 & T3 (international)
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
- Location: Red Sea coast
- Major hub for tourism, especially beach resorts
- Serves many European charter flights
Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
- Location: Sinai Peninsula
- Key gateway for Sinai tourism, diving resorts
- Frequent flights from Russia, UK, and Europe
Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
- Location: Near Alexandria
- Serves the northern coast and second-largest city
- Alternative to the older El Nouzha Airport (now closed)
Luxor International Airport (LXR)
- Location: Upper Egypt
- Handles many tourist flights to ancient monuments like the Valley of the Kings
- Also used for domestic flights
Aswan International Airport (ASW)
- Location: Southern Egypt
- Gateway to Nubian culture, Lake Nasser, and Abu Simbel
2. Other International/Domestic Airports
These airports serve both international charters and domestic routes:
- Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) – for Red Sea diving resorts
- Taba International Airport (TCP) – near the Israeli border, Sinai tourism
- Sohag International Airport (HMB) – serves Upper Egypt, many flights from Gulf countries
- Assiut Airport (ATZ) – domestic and some regional traffic
- Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) – mostly chartered flights for tourists visiting Abu Simbel temples
3. Military/Civil Airports
Some airports serve dual purposes:
- Almaza Air Base (HEAZ) – Cairo, used for VIP and military
- El Gouna Airport – small private airstrip for resorts
- El Arish Airport – North Sinai, limited civil use
4. Airport Services
- Major airports offer services like:
- Duty-free shops
- VIP lounges
- Currency exchange
- Car rentals
- Shuttle buses to city centers
