EgyptAir has announced the launch of a new route connecting Cairo and the Italian city of Venice, starting in June 2026, with two flights per week on Mondays and Fridays, according to its summer operating schedule.
The move is part of the implementation of EgyptAir's strategic plan to expand its international route network, with a focus on strategically important markets, foremost among them the European market, supporting travel and tourism between Egypt and the countries of Europe.
The new flights are scheduled to be operated by A320neo aircraft, one of the modern and fuel-efficient types, featuring a comfortable passenger cabin and advanced equipment, ensuring a distinguished travel experience that meets the expectations of all segments of travelers. The launch of the new route comes in response to growing demand for travel between Egypt and Italy, and to strengthen connectivity with one of Europe's most important tourist and cultural destinations.
With the addition of the new Venice route, EgyptAir's flights to Italy will total 33 per week during the summer season, with 14 weekly flights to Rome and operations to Milan increased to 17 weekly flights, in addition to two weekly flights to Venice.
In this regard, Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman and Chief Executive Managing Director of EgyptAir Holding Company, said the opening of the Venice route is part of an integrated plan to expand the international route network, enhancing EgyptAir's competitiveness at the regional and international levels. Adel stressed that the European market is one of the main strategic markets receiving great attention from EgyptAir, given its tourism and economic importance and the growing demand it is seeing for travel to and from Egypt, noting the company's commitment to its national role in supporting the Egyptian state's comprehensive development plans and boosting air traffic to the various Egyptian tourist destinations.
For his part, Captain Mohamed Elyan, President of EgyptAir Airlines, stressed that adding Venice to the network of Italian destinations reflects the company's commitment to meeting its customers' needs and offering diverse travel options, noting that increasing the number of flights to Italy helps boost tourist traffic to Egypt and supports connecting Cairo with major European cities. He explained that the company is continuing to implement its strategy to expand its route network by opening new routes and increasing seat capacity on a number of high-demand routes, while maintaining the highest levels of quality and service.
