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Air Cairo today welcomed its first direct flight from Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, to New Alamein International Airport, marking another milestone in the airline’s strategy to expand into promising tourism markets and strengthen air connectivity between Egypt and key international destinations.

The inaugural flight was welcomed with a celebratory reception at New Alamein International Airport, carrying a group of tourists eager to experience Egypt’s diverse tourism offerings, particularly New Alamein City, which has emerged in recent years as one of the Mediterranean region’s leading tourism and investment destinations.

The launch of the new route forms part of Air Cairo’s ongoing efforts to support inbound tourism to Egypt by expanding direct travel options and increasing tourist flows to destinations across the country, particularly its fast-growing coastal resorts, which continue to witness rising demand from European and regional markets.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Hussein Sherif, Chairman of Air Cairo, stated that the launch of direct flights between Yerevan and New Alamein represents a valuable addition to the airline’s route network and reflects the growing appeal of Egypt as a tourism destination in international markets.

Mr. Sherif added that the new service has been introduced in response to the increasing demand for travel to Egypt from the Armenian market. He noted that Air Cairo continues to implement its expansion strategy while exploring additional international destinations that support Egypt’s national objectives of boosting tourism and strengthening air connectivity with high-potential markets.

He further emphasized that Air Cairo remains committed to providing convenient, reliable, and direct travel services that meet passengers’ expectations while supporting the continued growth of Egypt’s tourism sector. He also highlighted that New Alamein City has become a major attraction on the regional and international tourism map, thanks to its integrated urban development projects and world-class tourism infrastructure.

Air Cairo currently operates one weekly direct flight between Yerevan and New Alamein every Wednesday, with plans to evaluate increasing capacity in line with passenger demand and the continued growth of tourism traffic between the two countries.

Air Cairo continues to advance its expansion strategy by launching new destinations and increasing frequencies across its international network, reinforcing its position as one of Egypt’s leading national airlines supporting both the tourism sector and economic development while enhancing connectivity between Egyptian destinations and promising global markets.