47 flights to Gulf cities cancelled yesterday, Saturday, out of a total of 116
Aviation Minister directs dedicated work teams to provide the necessary services for flights and passengers without affecting the usual operating schedule
Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, carried out an inspection tour in the early hours of this morning of the operations and crisis management room at Cairo International Airport, to follow up on work at the airport and check on operations according to the approved plans following current events, accompanied by Magdy Ishak, Chairman of Cairo Airport Company.
This comes in light of continuous field monitoring of operations at Egyptian airports, amid recent turmoil and rapid geopolitical and regional developments resulting from the US-Israeli-Iranian war, and the resulting closure of airspace in a number of neighboring countries.
The ministry stresses continued direct and intensive coordination with the civil aviation authorities of the countries concerned according to approved operating procedures to ensure aviation safety, and the monitoring of all developments to deal with them immediately, in cooperation with the regional office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Regarding flight traffic at Cairo Airport on Saturday 28 February 2026, the total number of flights planned to Gulf destinations was 116, of which 69 were operated and 47 cancelled.
A Ministry of Civil Aviation statement revealed that Cairo International Airport received 12 diverted international flights, while the Egyptian airports of Sphinx, Alexandria, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Luxor received 10 diverted international flights, as a result of airspace closures in some neighboring countries.
In this regard, Dr. Sameh El-Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, directed the provision of all facilities and logistical support to passengers, ensuring that air traffic continues efficiently and smoothly, with dedicated work teams providing the necessary services without affecting the usual operating schedule, while maintaining the highest levels of safety and ensuring the comfort of affected passengers and providing them with the necessary support.
The ministry stresses that it is taking all measures to ensure the regularity of air traffic and following developments as they happen, while adhering to the highest aviation safety standards, reflecting the Egyptian state's keenness to secure travel and ensure the comfort and safety of all passengers.
