Egypt invests in terminal at Cairo Airport

Egypt is making progress in the aviation sector with the development of Terminal 4 at Cairo International Airport, which aims to accommodate 30 million passengers per year. The news was published this Monday (23) on the website of the Saudi newspaper Arab News .

The New Republic Air Gateway project, which includes the terminal, is expected to reinforce the country’s tourism goals, improve the traveler experience and position Egypt as an international aviation hub. Earlier this year, the government announced plans to involve the private sector in managing the airport. Egypt moved up 36 places to 27th in the 2024 edition of the Air Transport Infrastructure Index.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reviewed the progress of the project in a meeting with Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny. During the meeting, Madbouly stressed the importance of creating world-class facilities at the airport to accommodate the growing number of travelers.

Construction on Terminal 4 is expected to be completed in four to five years, the civil aviation minister said. He also said talks were underway with international companies specializing in airport construction and management. El-Hefny cited the goal of the terminal being able to handle 30 million passengers a year, but said there was potential for expansion to 40 million people.

In September last year, Cairo Airport Co. partnered with Pangiam, a commerce and travel technology company, and signed two agreements to develop the new terminal. The agreements include the use of advanced technology. The terminal will feature a state-of-the-art runway.