EgyptAir Operates 205 Umrah Return Flights From Makkah & Madinah
Flights will serve Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Borg El Arab from March 30th to April 10th.
EgyptAir has announced it will operate 205 flights between Saudi Arabia and Egypt to accommodate returning Umrah pilgrims following the end of Ramadan. The flights will run from March 30th to April 10th, departing from Makkah and Madinah and arriving at Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Borg El Arab airports.
Captain Ahmed Adel, Chairman of the Holding Company for EgyptAir, confirmed that specialised teams have been stationed at Saudi and Egyptian airports to ensure efficient procedures during this high-demand period. Measures are also in place to maintain service quality and support pilgrims throughout their return journey.
In parallel with the Umrah return operations, EgyptAir will run 92 domestic flights from March 30th to April 2nd to support holiday travel during Eid Al Fitr. These flights will connect travellers to key tourist destinations including Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, Luxor, and Aswan
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