Egypt Is Back: Airports Record Almost 30% Growth In 2023

In 2023, Egypt reaffirmed its position as one of Africa's most-visited countries as air traffic continued to grow post-pandemic. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Aviation, the country's airports received approximately 47 million passengers last year, representing a nearly 30% increase compared to the previous year.

Cairo International remained the busiest airport

Egypt's airports have seen tremendous growth over the past three years. Between January and December 2023, the country handled over 47 million passengers, an approximately 28% increase from the 37 million passengers handled in 2022. Egyptian airports recorded 365,000 flights throughout the year, a 23% increase compared to 2022.

Cairo International Airport (CAI) was the country's busiest airport, handling about 55% of all traffic. It received 26 million passengers, increasing by 30% from the 20 million handled in 2022. There were about 198,000 flights to and from Cairo operated by over 65 airlines. The airport remains one of the busiest on the continent, serving as a hub for Egyptair, Air Cairo, Air Arabia Egypt, and Nile Air.