Sphinx International Airport has received easyJet's first flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, with 126 passengers on board, while the return flight departed for Paris with 223 passengers, an indicator of demand for the new route that supports efforts to boost inbound tourism, particularly from the French market.
The new route will be operated twice weekly in each direction, strengthening air connectivity between Sphinx International Airport and Charles de Gaulle Airport, offering passengers additional travel options and supporting inbound tourism to Egypt.
Sphinx International Airport's management celebrated the launch of the new route with a festive welcome for passengers arriving on the inaugural flight, reflecting the airport's commitment to offering passengers an outstanding travel experience.
The new route comes in line with the Egyptian Airports Company's strategy to increase operations, strengthen cooperation with airlines and attract more international routes and destinations, helping to increase passenger numbers, support inbound tourism and enhance the competitiveness of Egyptian airports and their role in supporting the state's plans to develop and revitalize the tourism sector.
The launch of the new Paris–Sphinx route is an important addition to the airport's network and a new step toward expanding its range of international destinations and serving growing demand for travel to Egyptian destinations, according to the official Facebook page of the Egyptian Airports Company.
