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Egypt's Mediterranean gateway serving the North Coast.
Location
Marsa Matruh, Egypt
Mersa Matruh International Airport (IATA: MUH, ICAO: HEMM) is a civil and military airport located near the city of Marsa Matruh in northwestern Egypt, approximately 240 kilometers west of Alexandria along the Mediterranean coast. It serves as the primary air gateway for the Matrouh Governorate, handling both domestic and international traffic.
The airport sees a significant seasonal surge in traffic during summer months, when Marsa Matruh becomes a popular beach resort destination for Egyptian and Arab tourists. Flights connect the city to Cairo, Alexandria, and various regional destinations. The airport also serves military functions given its strategic location near the Libyan border.
Due to its dual civil-military nature, the airport operates under both Egyptian civil aviation authority oversight and military management. Its infrastructure, while functional, reflects the modest scale of the city it serves.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passengers.
Getting to & from
Taxis and private vehicles are the main means of ground transport between the airport and Marsa Matruh city center, located a few kilometers away.
Airlines here
EgyptAir is the primary carrier operating scheduled services, along with occasional charter flights by other regional operators.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 240 km west of Alexandria along the Mediterranean coast.
- ›The airport serves a strong seasonal tourism demand during summer beach holidays.
- ›It functions as a dual-use civil and military airfield.
- ›Situated strategically near the Egyptian-Libyan border region.
- ›Marsa Matruh is historically significant as a base area during World War II North Africa campaigns.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
