Egypt Travel News
Up-to-date information for travellers heading to Egypt: visa changes, flight updates, events, disruptions, and general travel advisories.
Damietta Port Drone Strike July 29: Tourist Areas Fully Unaffected
A drone strike hit an LNG facility at Damietta Port on July 29. Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, and the Red Sea coast remain fully open and unaffected.
Egypt Launches Digital Visa-on-Arrival QR Code System in August 2026
Egypt is replacing paper visa-on-arrival with a digital QR code system from August 2026, enabling advance online applications and faster entry at airports.
Nammos Announces First Egypt Resort at Ras El Hekma on the Mediterranean
Nammos Hotels & Resorts has announced its first Egypt property at Ras El Hekma, with 79 rooms and a signature beach club on the Mediterranean coast.
Alamein International Airport Posts 57% Passenger Growth, Adds Four New Carriers
Egypt's Alamein International Airport recorded 57% passenger growth for summer 2026 with new routes from TAROM, Enter Air, BH Air, and Gulf Air.
Middle East Flight Chaos Hits Cairo: Delays and US Embassy Advisory
Middle East airspace disruptions triggered 127 delays and 5 cancellations at Cairo International Airport on July 13–14. US Embassy has issued an advisory.
Air Cairo Launches Direct Cairo to Athens Flights from 24 July
Air Cairo begins five weekly flights between Cairo and Athens from 24 July 2026, with Alexandria-Athens services launching the same day.
The Grand Egyptian Museum's First Full Summer Season
The Grand Egyptian Museum enters its first full summer season in 2026. July is also Egypt's quietest, most affordable month - fewer crowds, lower prices.
Egypt Tourism Surges 16% as Travellers Seek Regional Stability
Egypt recorded 16% growth in tourist arrivals in early 2026, with 6.1 million visitors overtaking Gulf rivals as travellers seek a stable destination.
Egypt Departure Fee: LE100, Already Included in Your Ticket
Egypt's LE100 departure fee is included in airline ticket prices at booking - no surprise airport charge. Unchanged as Thailand and Japan raise theirs.
Egypt Plans Massive Giza Plateau Expansion Around the Pyramids
Egypt is developing 20,000–25,000 hotel rooms around Giza, transforming the Pyramids precinct into a resort destination for 2030 and beyond.
Middle East Airspace Disruptions: What Egypt Travelers Need to Know
Egypt airspace is open but Gulf hub flights face delays and reroutes. Check your airline, airport status, and rebooking options before you fly.
Egypt Launches Digital Visa on Arrival at Cairo in August
Egypt's digital visa on arrival launches at Cairo Airport in August 2026, replacing paper stickers with QR codes and electronic payment.
Cairo Airport Flight Disruptions: What Travellers Should Know
Kuwait Airways, Buraq Air, and Air Arabia cancelled Cairo flights on 16 May. Here is what to do when disruptions strike Egypt's main international airport.
EgyptAir Launches Nonstop Flights to Los Angeles and Chicago
EgyptAir's new nonstop Cairo-Los Angeles service begins 23 May 2026, followed by Cairo-Chicago on 21 June. The first direct Egypt-US routes in decades.
Eid al-Adha 2026 in Egypt: What Happened and What to Know for 2027
Eid al-Adha ran 26–30 May 2026 in Egypt. Here's what travellers experienced - and how to plan ahead for Eid al-Adha 2027.
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