As part of the Ministry of Civil Aviation's efforts to develop air traffic and support Egyptian tourist destinations, Hurghada International Airport saw a record increase in operations on Saturday, October 25, 2025, the highest since the beginning of the year.
Statistical data showed that the number of passengers reached 53,169, compared with 43,869 on the same day in 2024, a growth rate of 21.2%. The number of flights also rose to 335, compared with 289 last year, an increase of 16%, reflecting the growing demand for travel to and from Egyptian tourist destinations with the start of the new winter season.
This growth is a positive indicator reflecting the Ministry of Civil Aviation's plan to develop the airport system, raise operational efficiency and improve the level of services provided to passengers, in support of the state's drive to strengthen the aviation and tourism sectors as pillars of the national economy, while preparing to implement new development projects in line with the expected increase in travel in the coming period.
The ministry is also working to expand the air connectivity network between Egyptian cities and various foreign markets in cooperation with international airlines, with the aim of attracting more inbound tourist traffic to Egyptian destinations, particularly from European markets.
According to the statistical data, operating indicators show that Hurghada is among the tourist attractions seeing notable growth in the number of inbound flights over the coming weeks, with rising demand for Egyptian tourist destinations coinciding with the peak of the winter season, strengthening its position as one of the world's most important tourist destinations and confirming the success of government efforts to support travel and tourism to and from Egypt.
