Cairo Airport sees rise in flight activity as TourismMin announces 25% increase in tourists during Q1

Passenger and flight activity at Cairo International Airport saw notable year-on-year growth in April 2025, signaling continued momentum in Egypt’s aviation recovery. A total of 2.62 million travelers passed through the airport during the month, with 18,966 flights handled across arrivals and departures.

Outbound traffic included 1.28 million passengers on 9,470 flights, reflecting a 12 percent rise in the number of travelers and an 8 percent increase in flight frequency compared to April 2024.

On the inbound side, 1.34 million arriving passengers were recorded across 9,496 flights, with arrival volumes up 7 percent and passenger numbers growing by 8 percent year-on-year.

This growth comes amid continued efforts to enhance air services and strengthen connectivity, with Cairo Airport expected to witness further increases in traffic ahead of the Hajj season.

The rise in passenger movement also reflects the airport’s ongoing infrastructure upgrades and deployment of modern technologies aimed at improving the travel experience.