By Mohamed Attia
Egypt’s Minister of Civil Aviation, Sameh el-Hefny, has affirmed that the robust operational performance of El Alamein International Airport reflects the state’s successful vision to position New Alamein City as a premier global hub for tourism, business, and investment.
Minister el-Hefny noted that a sustained increase in passenger traffic and flight operations demonstrates growing international confidence in Egypt, highlighting the efficiency of the country’s modernised aviation infrastructure.
The ministry is currently implementing a comprehensive development plan to further enhance the airport’s operational readiness. This upgrade is particularly critical as New Alamein prepares to host major international events, most notably the upcoming El Alamein International Aerospace Exhibition.
The event serves as a global platform to showcase the latest advancements in the aviation and space industries while promoting international co-operation.
Development works at the airport include redistributing terminal spaces to optimise passenger flow and increase overall capacity, installing additional mobile check-in counters, expanding departure zones, and upgrading baggage handling systems in both arrival and departure halls with modern tracking technologies.
Operational indicators reveal significant, rapid growth for the hub.
Passenger numbers are projected to reach 266,593, representing a 57 per cent increase compared to previous figures.
Total flight movements are also expected to scale up to 3,193, marking a 26 per cent rise year-on-year.
The number of airlines operating through the airport has already increased to 15—including major regional carriers such as Etihad Airways, Flydubai, Flynas, Air Cairo, and Saudia.
This expansion reinforces the airport’s role as the primary gateway to Egypt’s Mediterranean North Coast.
With the launch of the summer season, the airport welcomed new international services operated by Romania’s TAROM, Poland’s Enter Air, Bulgaria’s BH Air, and Gulf Air.
The total number of active airlines at the hub is expected to reach approximately 26 by the end of the season.
The Big Picture: These infrastructural upgrades fall squarely under the Ministry of Civil Aviation’s broader strategy to align Egypt’s airport network with international standards, supporting the national target of attracting 30 million tourists annually by 2030.
