Egypt's national carrier connecting Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
Founded
1932
Headquarters
Cairo, Egypt
Alliance
Star Alliance
Egyptair is the flag carrier and national airline of Egypt, headquartered in Cairo. Founded in 1932, it is one of the oldest airlines in Africa and the Middle East, operating scheduled passenger and cargo services to destinations across six continents.
The airline operates out of its primary hub at Cairo International Airport and maintains a significant presence across the African continent, Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America. Egyptair is a member of Star Alliance, having joined in 2008, giving its passengers access to an extensive global network.
Egyptair has undergone significant modernization of its fleet in recent decades, incorporating fuel-efficient aircraft such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A320 family. The airline also operates subsidiary carriers including Egyptair Express for regional routes and Egyptair Cargo for freight services.
Hubs & network
Egyptair's primary hub is Cairo International Airport (CAI), with secondary operations at Luxor and Sharm el-Sheikh airports.
Fleet
Egyptair operates a mixed fleet including Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Boeing 777s, Airbus A320/A321 family aircraft, and Boeing 737s.
Notable facts
- ›Founded on June 7, 1932, as Misr Airwork, making it one of the oldest airlines in Africa and the Middle East.
- ›Egyptair joined Star Alliance in 2008, becoming the first African and Arab airline in the alliance.
- ›The airline experienced a major tragedy in 2016 when Flight MS804 disappeared over the Mediterranean en route from Paris to Cairo.
- ›Egyptair operates subsidiary companies including Egyptair Express, Egyptair Cargo, and Egyptair Ground Services.
- ›The airline's logo features the Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and royal power.
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