Egyptian airports saw a notable rise in the number of passengers and flights during the first 10 months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, recording growth of 17% in passenger numbers and 15% in the number of flights, reflecting the continued recovery of the aviation sector and the vital role it plays in supporting tourism.
The Egyptian Airports Company revealed that the total number of passengers at the country's airports reached 21,783,082 between January and October 18, 2025, compared with 18,611,315 passengers during the same period in 2024. The total number of flights also rose to 162,076, compared with 140,959 flights last year.
The company said that Hurghada International Airport topped the list in passenger numbers, recording about 8.8 million passengers, followed by Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport, which saw a 28% increase in passengers. Other regional tourist airports also recorded notable growth rates, as follows:
Luxor International Airport: 21% growth in passenger numbers, with the number of flights rising to 10,805.
Aswan International Airport: a 24% increase in passenger numbers and 26% in flights.
Abu Simbel Airport: a 33% rise in passenger traffic and 29% in flights.
Assiut International Airport: a jump of 66% in passenger numbers and 95% in flights, the highest growth rates at Egyptian airports.
