3 weekly flights scheduled, with a flight time of 12 hours
EgyptAir has launched its first direct flights from Cairo to Chicago in the United States, in a new step reflecting the airline's major expansion in the US market and strengthening its presence in the international route network.
The Cairo–Chicago route is the second direct US destination launched by EgyptAir in 2026, after the launch of its flights to Los Angeles, to meet growing demand for travel between the two countries.
In this context, Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company, said the operation of the Cairo–Chicago route is a strategic milestone in the growth and development plan EgyptAir is implementing in 2026, strengthening the airline's position as a national carrier supporting the state's efforts to boost travel and tourism and connect Egypt with various global markets.
He explained that the new destination raises the number of the airline's points in the United States to 5, while its total destinations in North America reach 6 with the addition of Toronto in Canada, reflecting confidence in EgyptAir's services and its ability to compete in international markets.
Adel added that the airline's flights to Chicago and Los Angeles will be operated by A350-900 aircraft, the latest type to join EgyptAir's fleet, featuring advanced operational efficiency and modern technologies that help improve the travel experience on long-haul flights, as part of the airline's ongoing plan to modernize its fleet and support sustainability and operational efficiency goals.
For his part, Captain Mohamed Elian, Chairman of EgyptAir Airlines, said the airline will operate 3 weekly flights to Chicago on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The opening of this new route builds on EgyptAir's success in launching its flights to Los Angeles, which also has 3 weekly flights. These routes are expected to see strong demand and will contribute directly and effectively to supporting trade and cultural cooperation, boosting travel and tourism between the two countries and strengthening the airline's role as a vital hub linking Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.
The airline's first flight arrived at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after a journey of more than 12 hours, welcomed by Ahmed Saad, Manager of EgyptAir's Chicago office, the EgyptAir team in the region and a number of Chicago airport officials.
EgyptAir made a point of welcoming and seeing off the passengers of the first flight, in the presence of a delegation from the US Embassy in Cairo and Major General Ismail Safwat, Head of Security at EgyptAir Holding Company.
Interactive games added joy and warmth and were welcomed by passengers on the flight, celebrating the addition of a new destination to the airline's network in the Americas and consolidating its role in supporting travel, tourism and trade between Egypt and the world.
