As part of its aviation sector development goals, Egypt plans to increase airport capacity to 79 million passengers annually.In 2023, Egyptian airports hosted 47 million passengers, representing an approximate 28% increase compared to 2022.
Details of the Plan:
Infrastructure Development
Expansion and modernization of airport capacities.
Tourism Support
Special programs to encourage incoming tourism.
Enhancing Airline Efficiency
New mechanisms and operational strategies.
Technology Adoption
Wider use of modern technologies to optimize air services.
International Cooperation
Strengthening collaboration with foreign airlines.
Passenger Growth at Egypt’s Airports
Egypt boasts globally recognized tourist attractions such as the Pyramids, historical landmarks, and Red Sea resorts, which annually attract millions of passengers to its airports.
In 2023, 365,000 flights were recorded, showing a 23% increase over 2022.
Cairo International Airport remained the busiest, handling 26 million passengers and 198,000 flights.
Hurghada Airport ranked second, with 8.7 million passengers and 60,000 flights.
Sharm El Sheikh Airport hosted 5.9 million passengers and 43,000 flights.
Sustainable Development and Regional Role
These initiatives align with Egypt’s sustainable development vision and its goal to become a regional aviation hub. The contribution of tourism to the national economy and the increasing passenger traffic are driving investments in the aviation sector.
Egypt’s plans are set to solidify its position in global tourism and support its leadership role in the regional aviation industry.
