New Route of the Day (24 July 2026): Air Cairo between Cairo and Athens
Air Cairo launched flights between Cairo and Athens on Friday 24 July. The 1,105-kilometre service will be maintained daily with a mix of A320 and E190 aircraft. The carrier will complement 21-weekly flights operated by its parent company, EGYPTAIR, and compete with Aegean Airlines, which operates a further 15-weekly services.
What they said
Hussein Sherif, Chairman and CEO of Air Cairo, said: “The launch of the Athens route falls within the company’s strategy to expand in European markets, particularly those with longstanding historical ties to Egypt. The addition of Athens to Air Cairo’s destination network reflects the company’s commitment to providing high-quality air transport services that combine operational efficiency and competitive fares, enhancing the travel experience and supporting Egypt’s position as a key regional hub for aviation and tourism.”
Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Marketing and Communications at Athens Airport, added: The links between Egypt and Greece are strong and long-standing and this additional direct connection is expected to meet the growing demand between the two countries. A big thank you to Air Cairo for the “vote of trust” in the Athens market. We remain firmly committed to working closely together for the airline’s success and further development in the Athens market. Safe and full flights and happy landings.”
Air Cairo with four Athens routes
In addition to the new daily service between Cairo and Athens, Air Cairo will also introduce 2-weekly flights between Alexandria and the Greek capital. Furthermore, it plans to add flights from both Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh to Athens.
Air Cairo is a hybrid carrier operating both scheduled and charter services across the Middle East, Europe and North Africa. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Cairo, the airline is 60% owned by EGYPTAIR, with the remaining 40% held by 360 Investments. It currently operates more than 200-weekly flights to around fifty domestic and international destinations with a fleet of close to 40 aircraft, comprising A320-family jets, E190 and ATR72 turboprops.
