With the start of the summer 2026 season, El Alamein International Airport received the first flight of Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with 118 passengers on board, marking the launch of a new air route that supports travel and strengthens air connectivity with Gulf markets.
The Egyptian Airports Company said Gulf Air joining the airlines operating flights through El Alamein International Airport reflects growing confidence in Egypt as a destination and the continued growth of the airport's international flight network, helping attract more air and tourist traffic during the summer season.
To celebrate the arrival of the first flight, the Egyptian Airports Company's public relations team organized a special welcome for the aircraft with the traditional water salute, as well as welcoming passengers and presenting them with flowers, reflecting the warm hospitality that distinguishes the company's airports.
In a related context, the airport's operational teams completed arrival procedures smoothly, reflecting the airport's readiness, the efficiency of its operating system and services, and its ability to handle growing air traffic to the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Gulf Air will continue to operate scheduled flights to El Alamein International Airport twice a week until the end of September 2026, helping to expand the airport's air connectivity network and boost inbound tourism, according to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Airports Company.
For its part, Gulf Air celebrated its first flight to El Alamein on its official LinkedIn account, adding a new destination to its network with the launch of direct flights to Egypt's stunning North Coast for the summer 2026 season. The airline invited travelers to enjoy clear turquoise waters, relax at luxury beach resorts and discover one of the most distinctive summer destinations on the Mediterranean coast. To view the post, click here.
