Egypt Travel News
Up-to-date information for travellers heading to Egypt: visa changes, flight updates, events, disruptions, and general travel advisories.
El Gouna Film Festival 2026: Cinema Comes to the Red Sea
The 10th El Gouna International Film Festival brings international cinema to Egypt's Red Sea coast this week. What visitors can expect in the resort town.
EgyptAir Launches Direct Cairo to Birmingham Flights from October
EgyptAir begins direct flights between Cairo and Birmingham from 27 October 2026, offering UK travellers a new nonstop connection to Egypt.
Egypt's Nile Cruise Season Opens: Full Fleet Operational for Autumn 2026
Egypt's Nile cruise operators open the 2026 autumn season with a fully operational fleet and high occupancy across the Luxor–Aswan corridor.
Egypt Surges Ahead of UAE as Europe's Top Middle East Destination
Egypt has overtaken UAE and other Middle East rivals as European travellers' preferred destination, with international arrivals up 16% in Q1 2026.
Grand Egyptian Museum Hits 6.5 Million Visitors as 2026 Record Beckons
The Grand Egyptian Museum has welcomed 6.5 million visitors since opening. Egypt is on course to surpass 20 million tourists in 2026, a national record.
Eclipse Express: Sleeper Train to Luxor for Egypt's 2027 Total Solar Eclipse
Book a sleeper cabin to Luxor for Egypt's total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027. Abela Trains and Amisol Travel offer five departure itineraries.
alltours Expands Egypt Winter 2026/27 With New Hotels and Nile Cruises
alltours expands Egypt for winter 2026/27 with more Red Sea hotels, flights from 10 airports, and three new Nile cruise options.
Nayrouz 2026: Egypt's Coptic New Year Falls on 11 September
Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year, falls on 11 September 2026. What this ancient celebration means for visitors in Cairo and how it affects travel across Egypt.
Abu Simbel's Autumn Sun Festival: What to Expect on 22 October 2026
On 22 October the sun penetrates the entire length of Abu Simbel's main hall to illuminate Ramses II's statue. Here's what travellers need to know for 2026.
Seven Egyptian Resorts Recognised at the 2026 Africa
Seven Egyptian resorts won at the 2026 Africa Travel Awards on 28 August, spotlighting Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, and the Red Sea coast.
Cairo Airport Goes Digital for Visa on Arrival: QR
Egypt's digital visa on arrival is live at Cairo Airport. Pay $36, get a QR code, skip the paper queue. Here's how it works.
Grand Egyptian Museum Draws 19,000 Visitors a Day in 2026
The Grand Egyptian Museum now draws up to 19,000 visitors a day. It opened in November 2025 with more than 100,000 ancient artefacts on display.
Wafaa El-Nil & Mawlid al-Nabi: Egypt's August Festival
Egypt's Wafaa El-Nil festival runs August 15–30 in Luxor and Aswan. Mawlid al-Nabi falls on August 25. Dates, closures, and what to see.
FCDO Updates Egypt Travel Advice as Regional Tensions
The UK Foreign Office updated Egypt travel advice on 4 August 2026 amid escalating regional security risks. Americans are urged to consider.
Damietta Port Drone Strike July 29: Tourist Areas
A drone strike hit an LNG facility at Damietta Port on July 29. Cairo, Luxor, Hurghada, and the Red Sea coast remain fully open and unaffected.
Egypt Launches Digital Visa-on-Arrival QR Code System
Egypt is replacing paper visa-on-arrival with a digital QR code system from August 2026, enabling advance online applications and faster entry.
Nammos Announces First Egypt Resort at Ras El Hekma on the Mediterranean
Nammos Hotels & Resorts has announced its first Egypt property at Ras El Hekma, with 79 rooms and a signature beach club on the Mediterranean.
Alamein International Airport Posts 57% Passenger
Egypt's Alamein International Airport recorded 57% passenger growth for summer 2026 with new routes from TAROM, Enter Air, BH Air, and Gulf Air.
Middle East Flight Chaos Hits Cairo: Delays & US
Middle East airspace disruptions triggered 127 delays and 5 cancellations at Cairo Airport on July 13-14. US Embassy advisory included.
Air Cairo Launches Direct Cairo to Athens Flights from July 2026
Air Cairo begins five weekly flights between Cairo and Athens from 24 July 2026, with Alexandria-Athens services launching the same day.
The Grand Egyptian Museum's First Full Summer Season
The Grand Egyptian Museum enters its first full summer season in 2026. July is also Egypt's quietest, most affordable month - fewer crowds.
Egypt Tourism Surges 16% as Travellers Seek Regional
Egypt recorded 16% growth in tourist arrivals in early 2026, with 6.1 million visitors overtaking Gulf rivals as travellers seek a stable.
Egypt Departure Fee: LE100, Already Included in Your Ticket
Egypt's LE100 departure fee is included in airline ticket prices at booking - no surprise airport charge. Unchanged as Thailand and Japan raise.
Egypt Plans Massive Giza Plateau Expansion Around the Pyramids
Egypt is developing 20,000–25,000 hotel rooms around Giza, transforming the Pyramids precinct into a resort destination for 2030 and beyond.
Middle East Airspace Disruptions: What Egypt Travelers
Egypt airspace is open but Gulf hub flights face delays and reroutes. Check your airline, airport status, and rebooking options before you fly.
Cairo Airport Flight Disruptions: What Travellers
Kuwait Airways, Buraq Air, and Air Arabia cancelled Cairo flights on 16 May. Here is what to do when disruptions strike Egypt's main.
EgyptAir Launches Nonstop Flights to Los Angeles and Chicago
EgyptAir launches nonstop Cairo–Los Angeles from May 2026 and Cairo–Chicago from June 2026 - the first direct Egypt–US flights in over a decade.
Eid al-Adha 2026 in Egypt: What Happened and What Changed
Eid al-Adha ran 26–30 May 2026 in Egypt. Here's what travellers experienced - and how to plan ahead for Eid al-Adha 2027.
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