General Information
EgyptAir is Egypt’s national airline and one of the world’s oldest continuously operating carriers. Founded in 1932, the airline operated its first scheduled flight in 1933 between Cairo and Alexandria. It has been operating under its current name, EgyptAir, since 1971.
Today, EgyptAir is the second-largest airline in Africa and a member of Star Alliance, the world’s largest global airline alliance, offering passengers an extensive network of connections and a range of travel benefits.
Through its main hub at Cairo International Airport (CAI), EgyptAir connects Europe with more than 70 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and North America. In Central Europe, the airline operates services from Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin, with convenient connections via Cairo.
Latest news
21th of September 2026: EGYPTAIR has been named World’s Most Improved Airline 2026 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards, recognising the airline’s significant progress in service quality and the overall passenger experience.
The airline also climbed to 46th place in the World’s Top 100 Airlines 2026 and was recognised as the Best Airline Cabin Crew in Africa and Best Economy Class Airline in Africa.
Destinations
In addition to major cities around the world, EgyptAir serves popular destinations in Egypt, including Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Luxor, making it an attractive choice for both business and leisure travel.
Through its main hub at Cairo International Airport (CAI), EgyptAir serves more than 75 destinations across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America.
Fleet
EgyptAir’s fleet includes modern Airbus A220, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Airbus A330-200/300, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. With modern cabin interiors and a high standard of onboard service, the airline provides a comfortable travel experience on both short-haul and long-haul routes.
