From Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan and more — Egypt's airports, the airlines that fly between them, and what you need to know before booking.
An Egyptian airline flying from ten Egyptian airports, including Upper Egypt and Red Sea airports
Checked bag included in the booking depending on the airport (30 kg from Cairo, Upper Egypt airports and Borg El Arab; 23 kg from Red Sea airports and El Alamein)
No complimentary meals on flights; food and drinks are charged
DBBEl Alamein (North Coast)El Alamein International Airport
MUHMarsa MatrouhMarsa Matrouh International Airport
Before You Travel
Practical Information for Domestic Flights
On Air Cairo domestic flights, passengers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours before departure; the check-in counter closes thirty minutes before departure. Source
If your international Air Cairo flight connects to a domestic flight (or vice versa), you must collect your bags at the transit airport and then proceed to the check-in counter for the next flight. Source
Air Cairo operates all of its domestic flights at Cairo International Airport from Terminal 3, effective 15 March 2026. Source
Under Air Cairo's conditions of carriage, passengers must present their boarding pass and an acceptable photo ID at the boarding gate; this applies to both international and domestic flights. Source
Under Air Cairo's conditions of carriage, if a domestic flight is delayed by more than two hours, the passenger is entitled to a full refund of the ticket or a transfer to another flight free of charge. Source
Air Cairo advises that its domestic flights operated with ATR aircraft are not equipped for wheelchairs, so passengers who need a wheelchair must make arrangements in advance with the airline's office or their travel agent. Source
Air Cairo allows one cabin bag weighing no more than 7 kg on its flights. Source
Online check-in with Air Cairo opens 24 hours before the flight, and it allows you to select your preferred seat. Source
What's the Difference?
Full-Service vs. Low-Cost Airlines
General rules to help you choose — the fine details vary from airline to airline and ticket to ticket.
Full-serviceEconomy
Checked baggage
Usually included in an international economy ticket (allowance depends on destination and fare type).
Usually not included in the basic fare; added for a fee or with a higher fare bundle.
Meals & drinks
Usually included on international flights.
Usually purchased on board or pre-ordered.
Seat selection
A standard seat is usually free, or included with certain fare types.
Usually for a fee, except on higher fare bundles.
Destination network
A wide network with connections via the airline's hub for long-haul destinations.
Usually direct point-to-point flights, with a smaller network.
In-flight entertainment
Seatback screens or streaming to your device on most modern aircraft.
Limited or unavailable, depending on the airline.
Ticket changes & refunds
Depends on the fare class; some are flexible.
Usually stricter conditions and higher fees on the basic fare.
Price
Usually higher, as services are included.
Usually lower — you pay only for what you need.
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Airline information is taken from the airlines' official websites (last reviewed September 2026), and their names are trademarks of their owners. iCon Travel is an independent travel agency; fares and policies are confirmed by our team at booking.
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