Marsa Alam International Airport continues to strengthen its position as one of Egypt’s leading leisure gateways, supporting the rapid growth of tourism along the Southern Red Sea coast. Europe remains the airport’s largest source market, with Poland continuing to rank as the leading nationality, supported by the strong and long-standing operations of Enter Air. This […]
June 15, 2026 | Air Service Event News
Marsa Alam International Airport, the main gateway to Egypt’s unspoiled southern Red Sea coast, has seen strong momentum in both 2024 and 2025, fuelled by rising tourism demand and renewed airline interest. Passenger numbers are up 24% year-on-year, with air traffic movements growing by 18%. Polish travellers now make up the largest share of international […]
November 20, 2025 | Air Service Event News
Pegasus Airlines commenced flights between Istanbul SAW and Marsa Alam in Egypt on Friday 7 November. The 1,760-kilometre service will be maintained 2-weekly, departing Istanbul on Mondays and Fridays, with a mix of narrow-body Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The carrier faces no competition between the two cities. Flight PC594 departs Istanbul SAW at 21:45 local […]
November 13, 2025 | Latest Route News +
Located along Egypt’s southern Red Sea coast, Marsa Alam International Airport has become an increasingly important hub for European leisure travellers seeking direct access to one of the region’s most pristine and tranquil resort destinations. Marsa Alam Airport enters the summer of 2025 on a strong note, with passenger numbers and aircraft movements continuing to […]
June 30, 2025 | Air Service Event News
Marsa Alam Airport, located in the southern Egyptian Red Sea has undertaken a number of measures to enhance its connectivity and capacity, benefiting both passengers and airlines alike. Marsa Alam Airport now boasts a network of 29 airlines operating flights to 42 destinations across 15 countries, offering travellers greater choice and convenience when planning their […]
June 18, 2024 | Air Service Event News
Marsa Alam Airport in Egypt has become a gateway to the popular tourist destinations along the Red Sea, which are in high demand with European holidaymakers. The airport plays a crucial role in facilitating tourism to the Red Sea riviera, known for its stunning coral reefs, marine life, year-round sunshine, as well as safety and […]
November 20, 2023 | Air Service Event News
Egypt’s gateway to the Red Sea is on the crest of a wave again with traffic almost returning to pre-pandemic levels. Marsa Alam Airport handled almost 1.1 million passengers this summer, which is a shade under what it handled the summer before the pandemic. The airport is now connected to 36 destinations via 21 airlines, […]
November 24, 2022 | Air Service Event News
Opened in 2003, Marsa Alam International Airport is located around 55 kilometres up the coast from Marsa Alam in south-eastern Egypt on the western shore of the Red Sea. It is close to the major holiday resort of Port Ghalib and is the only privately owned and operated commercial airport in Egypt. In 2019, the […]
November 23, 2021 | Airports, Europe, News & Analysis