Cairo International Airport recorded positive growth in passenger traffic and flight movements during January 2026 compared to the same month in 2025, handling approximately 3 million passengers (2,996,606 passengers), up from 2.6 million passengers (2,635,041 passengers), marking a 14% increase compared to January 2025.
Cairo Airport Company reported that the total number of flights reached 21,044, compared to 18,529 flights during the same month last year, representing an increase of approximately 14%.
The company explained that this continued growth reflects ongoing efforts to develop the airport’s operational system and services, in line with the strategic directives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Egyptian Holding Company for Airports and Air Navigation, further strengthening Cairo International Airport’s position as Egypt’s primary gateway and a major regional aviation hub.
