Egypt approves exceptional incentives for airlines in Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh

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Egypt Today staff

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Wed, 20 May 2026 - 07:04 GMT

BY

Egypt Today staff

Wed, 20 May 2026 - 07:04 GMT

Hurghada

Hurghada

 

 

CAIRO - 20 May 2026: The Egyptian cabinet approved an exceptional incentive package on Wednesday to support airlines operating in the local market amid ongoing regional crises.

The three-month stimulus package, proposed by the ministries of tourism and aviation, will run from June to August 2026.

The measures apply exclusively to Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh airports.

The package includes reductions on several airport fees and discounts on ground handling services.

To qualify for these discounts, airlines must demonstrate growth in the total number of flights they operate to Egypt throughout 2026.

 

In April, Hurghada International Airport recorded 7,125 flights, including 3,563 arrivals and 3,562 departures.
 
The total passenger traffic reached 1,065,275 passengers, with 514,844 arrivals and 550,431 departures, reflecting the high volume of inbound and outbound tourist traffic through the airport.
 
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport marked 4,916 flights, including 2,458 arrivals and 2,458 departures.
 
It also recorded a passenger traffic of 761,748 passengers, including 374,192 arrivals and 387,556 departures, reflecting the city's prominent tourist status and increasing popularity.
 

 

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