Russians, Poles, Germans and Italians Among the Top Nationalities in Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh
While Spaniards Top the List in Luxor and Aswan
The Egyptian Airports Company announced that Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan, Assiut, and Sphinx International Airports witnessed a notable level of regularity in air traffic throughout last week, coinciding with the peak of the winter tourist season. This reflects increased operational rates across international and domestic flights, in both arrival and departure movements.
Beach Tourism
Statistics revealed that Hurghada International Airport recorded heavy activity, with a total of 1,275 flights carrying 167,919 passengers. The airport welcomed a wide range of nationalities, most notably Russian, Polish, Turkish, German, Belgian, and Swedish travelers, reaffirming Hurghada's position as one of the leading beach tourism destinations during the winter season.
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport also recorded 1,033 flights, with total passenger traffic reaching 156,117. Russians, Italians, British, Poles, and Kazakhstani nationals topped the list of the most frequent nationalities visiting the city, reflecting the continued strong traffic witnessed throughout the winter tourist season.
Cultural Tourism
Amid the growing demand for cultural tourism, Luxor International Airport received 357 flights carrying 39,471 passengers arriving from various destinations, including Cairo, Kuwait, France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, England, Germany, and Greece, reflecting the increasing interest in Egypt's archaeological destinations.
Aswan International Airport recorded 296 flights, with a total of 32,874 passengers, with Spaniards topping the list of arriving nationalities, amid continued tourist traffic to Upper Egypt.
Assiut International Airport also recorded 189 flights carrying 28,307 passengers, operating on routes connecting the airport with Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait, supporting travel activity and connecting Upper Egypt governorates to the regional aviation network.
Meanwhile, Sphinx International Airport achieved stable operational rates, recording 143 flights carrying 19,500 passengers, across direct routes connecting the airport with Dubai, Milan, Muscat, Jeddah, and Luton, further strengthening its role as a modern aviation gateway supporting international travel.
The company confirmed that this performance reflects the efficiency of the operational system at Egyptian airports, in light of the continuous monitoring by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and coordination among the various entities operating at the airports, alongside the efforts of public relations teams to facilitate procedures and provide passenger support. These efforts aim to meet the demands of the peak winter tourist season while maintaining full compliance with the highest standards of safety, security, and service quality.
