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Spanning over 1 million square kilometres, Egypt's enormous size makes navigating by car very time-consuming and expensive. The better way to explore the country is with domestic flights, especially considering the densely populated areas along the Nile River are quite far away from other major cities and towns in Egypt.
Domestic flights are a fast and efficient way to travel within Egypt. Major airlines like Egyptair and Nile Air connect popular tourist spots on the Red Sea coast as well as Luxor and Aswan. Egypt's domestic flight network lets you maximise your exploration time and eliminates those long, uncomfortable road trips.
In this guide, we'll cover the airlines that operate domestic flights in Egypt, why you should consider booking domestic flights in Egypt and which airports provide the best domestic connections.
If you want to get started straight away with your search for domestic flights in Egypt, simply fill out our search form at the top of the page.
Why Book Domestic Flights in Egypt?
Save time
As Egypt stretches over 1 million square kilometres, domestic flights can help bridge the vast distances between major cities in a fraction of the time that it would take to travel by car, bus or train. For example, it would take you about 10 hours to drive from Luxor's Valley of the Kings to Cairo - with a domestic flight, it'll only take about an hour.
Better connections
Egyptair, Nile Air and other domestic Egyptian airlines connect many major tourist hubs together. This includes connections between Red Sea resorts (Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh) and historical sites like Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Domestic air travel allows you to conveniently hop between each Egyptian city/town without lengthy ground travel.
Comfort and convenience
Long road trips can be fun at first, but after a few hours, especially under Egypt's scorching hot sun, it can become a bit unbearable. Opt for comfortable domestic flights instead - many airlines will have aircon on board as well as in-flight entertainment and complimentary refreshments (airline dependent).
Domestic Airlines in Egypt
Egyptair
Egyptair is the national carrier of Egypt, offering an extensive domestic flight network to major cities like Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria and more. Egyptair is primarily based at Cairo International Airport.
Domestic destinations: Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Alexandria, Luxor, El Alamein, Aswan and Abu Simbel
Egyptair domestic baggage allowance:
- All passengers are allowed one carry-on bag weighing up to 8kg and not exceeding the maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
- Economy Class ticket holders are allowed one free checked bag weighing up to 23kg. Business Class passengers can take two free checked bags, each weighing up to 32kg. For both cabin classes, each checked bag must not be larger than the total linear dimension of 158 cm.
Nile Air
Nile Air is a private airline that primarily focuses on domestic flights in Egypt. It flies to many popular destinations in Egypt, including Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor and Aswan. Nile Air is currently based at Cairo International Airport.
Domestic destinations: Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor and Aswan
Nile Air domestic baggage allowance:
- All passengers are allowed one carry-on bag weighing no more than 7kg and no larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
- Nile Air Economy Class passengers can take one free checked bag weighing up to 30kg. Business Class offers a more generous allowance, with two free checked bags, each weighing up to 40kg. Maximum linear dimensions for the checked bag are 158 cm.
Air Cairo
Air Cairo is a private airline based in Cairo. It offers both domestic flights within Egypt and regional flights to neighbouring countries in the Middle East and Egypt. With Air Cairo, you can fly between Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Sohag, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Giza and many more cities.
Domestic destinations: Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Marsa Alam, Giza, Alexandria, Sohag, Luxor, Asyut, Aswan and Abu Simbel
Air Cairo domestic baggage allowance:
- You're allowed one carry-on bag weighing up to 7kg and not exceeding the maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm.
- Checked baggage isn't included in a Light Fare. Value Fare passengers are allowed one free checked bag weighing up to 20kg. Flex Fare passengers can take two free checked bags, each weighing up to 23kg. Each checked bag must be no larger than 158 cm in total dimensions.
FlyEgypt
FlyEgypt is a hybrid airline based in Cairo, operating domestic flights in Egypt as well as regional flights in the Middle East and Africa. It currently operates domestic flights between major Egyptian cities like Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.
Domestic destinations: Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada
FlyEgypt domestic baggage allowance:
- With FlyEgypt, you are allowed one carry-on bag weighing up to 7kg and not exceeding the maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm.
- Free checked baggage isn't included in the Economy Light fare. In Economy Value and Economy Flex, you get one free checked bag weighing up to 20kg. Business Class fares get up to 32kg per checked bag - two checked bags are included in this fare. All checked bags must be within the maximum size restrictions of 158 cm in total dimensions.
Nesma Airlines
Nesma Airlines is an Egyptian airline that's part of Saudi Arabia's Nesma Group. It operates scheduled regional flights as well as domestic flights in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Nesma Airlines has domestic flights between Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Aswan and more.
Domestic destinations: Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Sohag, Luxor and Aswan
Nesma Airlines domestic baggage allowance:
- Domestic passengers are allowed one carry-on bag weighing up to 7kg and not exceeding the maximum dimensions of 45 x 35 x 15 cm.
- Free checked baggage of up to 15kg is permitted on domestic flights within Egypt. Your checked bag cannot be larger than 158 cm in total dimensions.
Other Domestic Airlines in Egypt
Below are more airlines that operate domestic flights in Egypt but not as frequently as the ones mentioned above:
- Alexandria Airlines - flies between Alexandria, Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh
- Red Sea Airlines - flies between Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh
Airports in Egypt
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Cairo International Airport is Egypt's busiest airport and is the hub of its national carrier, Egyptair. It's the best airport for catching domestic flights because it has many connections to all major cities in Egypt, with multiple airlines. If you're on a multi-city trip in Egypt, this airport is a good stopover location, especially if you're coming from or going to international destinations.
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
This airport is the gateway to Sharm El Sheikh, the Red Sea resort city. It's ideal if you're planning to go on a beach-themed vacation in Egypt before or after visiting other Egyptian cities. The routes from Sharm El Sheikh Airport aren't as extensive as Cairo's, but you can still catch frequent connections to cities like Luxor and Hurghada. Air Cairo operates many domestic flights from this airport.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Hurghada International Airport in Hurghada is another gateway to Red Sea resorts. It offers similar routes to Sharm El Sheikh and is a good place to start your journey in Egypt. Many of the flights arriving and departing at this airport are operated by Air Cairo.
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Domestic Flights Egypt FAQs
Do I need to carry a passport for domestic flights in Egypt?
Depending on the airline you're travelling with. Some form of ID or Egyptian National ID card is enough to travel within Egypt. It's always important to find out, so either contact us or the airline itself to check the airline's policy.
What is the baggage allowance on Egypt domestic flights?
The baggage allowance varies from airline to airline, destination and fare you are travelling on. Check your baggage allowance with the airline you're travelling with directly or on your e-ticket as sometimes the routes and aircraft that you may be flying on may mean the baggage allowance varies. It's also quite significant to check the dimension restrictions of baggage so you aren't charged for excess baggage amount at the airport check-in.
What time do I need to check-in at the airport for domestic flights in Egypt?
Check-in times will depend on the airline you are flying with and the airport you are flying from. The check-in time for domestic flights is often a little later than it is for international flights as passengers normally require less time to get through the immigration and border controls at the airport.
Can I purchase domestic flights in Egypt online?
Certainly, you can purchase domestic flights in Egypt online with Alternative Airlines. You can use our search bar at the top of the page to look for flights between your two chosen Egyptian locations and then simply click to search for the flights. Once you've searched for the flights, you'll then be shown all available flights from different airlines and then choose the suitable airline for you!
Can I buy domestic flights in Egypt and pay later?
Absolutely! At Alternative Airlines, we have over 40 different payment methods to offer including flexible Buy Now Pay Later payment plans that you can use to spread the cost of your tickets over time, whether you're flying with Egyptair, Nile Air or any other airline that operates domestic flights within Egypt.
Depending on your country of residence and the currency you're paying in, you can spread the cost of your flights by using Afterpay, Klarna, Tabby and more. For example, take a look at our Fly Now Pay Later with Egyptair guide to find out more information.
Please note that we don't currently offer ValU, Shahry or Sympl at checkout.