New Route of the Day (25 October 2026): EGYPTAIR between Cairo and Birmingham
EGYPTAIR inaugurated flights between Cairo and Birmingham during the first day of the 2026/27 winter season on 25 October. The 3,665-kilometre journey will be maintained 4-weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, with the 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The Star Alliance member is the sole carrier flying between the two cities.
Flight MS769 departs Cairo at 08:40 local time, arriving in Birmingham at 12:30 local time. The return service, operating as flight MS770, takes off at 13:30 local time, arriving back in the Egyptian capital at 20:40 local time.
What they said
Mohamed Elian, Chairman and CEO of EGYPTAIR, said: “EGYPTAIR is pleased to launch its first service to Birmingham, marking the addition of a new destination to its expanding global network and establishing Birmingham as its third destination in the United Kingdom. This new service will connect Birmingham seamlessly to EGYPTAIR’s extensive network across Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East, offering passengers enhanced travel options and convenient connections to a wide range of destinations worldwide.”
Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer at Birmingham Airport, added: “We’re thrilled to see EGYPTAIR’s inaugural flight take off from Birmingham Airport. We’re confident this will be a popular route for those looking to get away to enjoy some winter sun and explore what Cairo has to offer. This service will also support the Egyptian community across the Midlands, making it easier to stay connected with loved ones and travel for business purposes.”
EGYPTAIR now serves 27 European airports
EGYPTAIR is Africa’s second-largest airline by international seat capacity, behind Ethiopian Airlines. In 2026, the Egyptian flag carrier will offer 12.97 million non-stop, one-way international seats, up 2% on its previous record set in 2025.
Of EGYPTAIR’s total international capacity, 7.55 million one-way seats are allocated to destinations within Africa, followed by 2.74 million to the Middle East, 1.84 million to Europe, 463,000 to Asia and 371,000 to North Asia.
Europe accounts for 14% of the airline’s total international seat capacity, with available seats increasing 3% year-on-year to a record high. Almost all of EGYPTAIR’s European capacity is operated from its Cairo hub (96%), with the remainder originating from Hurghada, Luxor and Sharm el Sheikh.
EGYPTAIR is adding three European routes in 2026, including Venice, which launched on 29 July, Birmingham and Stockholm Arlanda, with the latter scheduled to commence on 18 December. As a result, by the end of the year, the Star Alliance member will serve 27 airports across 18 European countries, with Sweden joining its network in 2026.
Compared to 2025, fifteen of these European destinations will see an increase in capacity. The strongest growth at country level will be recorded in Italy (+25%), followed by France (+7%), Russia (+7%), Belgium (+5%) and the United Kingdom (+5%).
