EGYPTAIR to commence direct flights to Cairo from Manchester

EGYPTAIR has announced it will offer a new direct service between Manchester Airport and Cairo from Saturday 15^th July.

The Egyptian airline’s new route will bring iconic historical landmarks like the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza within easy reach to holidaymakers from the North of England once more: Cairo has not been served from Manchester since 2015.

Flights will be operated five times weekly, every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and make Manchester the only UK city besides London with a direct link to the Egyptian capital.

As well as being a popular tourist destination, Cairo is the largest urban area in Africa, and in the Middle East, making it increasingly important as a destination for businesses looking to make in-roads in those markets. EGYPTAIR flights from Manchester to Cairo will be operated on B737-800NG aircraft, which accommodates 154 passengers, including a business class product. 

Chris Woodroofe, Managing Director of Manchester Airport, said:

“Having a direct route to Cairo is fantastic news for travellers in our region, giving them a straightforward means of visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.

“This link also offers businesses in our region access to a fast-growing market and adds another in-demand route to our growing network, cementing our place as the UK’s global gateway in the North.

“I am sure this service will be really popular with passengers and we look forward to working with EGYPTAIR to deliver a high-quality service.”

Mohamed Moussa, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR, said

“Manchester is one of the largest airports in the UK and is increasingly one of the most in-demand destinations for our customers.

“In the domestic market, EGYPTAIR delivers its customers seamless connections to Egypt’s top leisure and touristic destinations; namely Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada, with a number of daily frequencies to meet the needs of the leisure travellers.

“In addition, being a main hub to Africa, the Middle East and the Far East, Cairo International Airport offers various connections to passengers from Manchester to explore the world, with EGYPTAIR serving more than 70 destinations worldwide.”