EgyptAir, Egypt’s Star Alliance national carrier, flies from its Cairo hub to around 85 international destinations, and in 2026 it stretched that map to the US West Coast for the first time.
Also written as Egypt Air, the airline has been a Star Alliance member since 2008. This page is a running hub: the latest EgyptAir news sits above reference sections on fares, fleet, baggage and loyalty that do not change every week.
Latest EgyptAir updates
Last updated 12 August 2026.
EgyptAir fares right now
These are cheapest return economy fares from real searches on Wego for EgyptAir flights out of Cairo (CAI), departing 22 September 2026 and returning 29 September 2026, sampled on 11 August 2026 in USD.
EgyptAir: cheapest return fare by route
CAI departures 22 Sep 2026, returning 29 Sep 2026. Cheapest at top.
Source: Wego, fares sampled 11 August 2026. All routes shown are direct except New Delhi (one stop via Mumbai) and Bangkok (one stop via Abu Dhabi), both flown end to end on EgyptAir metal.
The pattern is straightforward. Regional hops to Jeddah and Istanbul price under $300 return, while Paris and London sit in the mid-$500s to mid-$600s.
The long-haul routes to New Delhi, Bangkok and New York all clear $800, and two of the three get there with a connection rather than a nonstop. Fares move by the day, so check current EgyptAir fares on Wego before you book.
Fleet and aircraft
EgyptAir splits its fleet between Airbus and Boeing, and is partway through the biggest renewal programme in its recent history.
- Short and medium haul: Airbus A320neo and A321neo, plus Boeing 737-800s
- Long haul: Boeing 777-300ER and 787-9 Dreamliner, joined by the Airbus A350-900
- On order: 16 A350-900s, the first delivered on 9 February 2026 and the rest arriving through 2033, alongside 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8s
- Target: roughly 125 aircraft by 2030, per EgyptAir Holding
The A350s are the aircraft behind the new US West Coast flying, and they carry 340 seats: 30 in Business and 310 in Economy.
Hubs, network and route map
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is EgyptAir’s only hub. The network already covers most of Africa, the Middle East and Europe, and 2026 stretched it further with nonstop Los Angeles and Chicago services plus the Venice link into Italy.
EgyptAir Holding puts the network at around 85 international destinations from Cairo, with a stated ambition of roughly 100. Busy routes out of the hub include Dubai, London, Paris and New York.
Baggage allowance
EgyptAir uses the piece concept on almost all international sectors, so what matters is how many bags you carry rather than a pooled weight.
What EgyptAir includes on international routes
Promotional and discounted fare types can carry less, and route exceptions apply: tickets to and from Asmara have been limited to one checked piece since 1 January 2026. Confirm the figure shown at booking.
Online check-in, seat selection and date or name changes go through EgyptAir’s Manage Booking tool on its website or app. If you booked through Wego, your itinerary and the airline’s contact details sit in your Wego booking confirmation.
Loyalty programme
EgyptAir Plus is the airline’s frequent flyer programme. Members earn miles on EgyptAir flights and across Star Alliance member airlines, and can redeem them over that same network.
Higher tiers add priority check-in and boarding, extra baggage allowance, and Star Alliance lounge access when you are flying on a same-day Star Alliance ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Is it EgyptAir or Egypt Air?
The official name is EgyptAir, written as one word. Egypt Air is a common two-word search variant for the same carrier.
Is EgyptAir part of an airline alliance?
Yes. EgyptAir has been a Star Alliance member since 2008, which gives passengers codeshare routes, mile-earning across partner airlines and, at elite tiers, Star Alliance lounge access.
Does EgyptAir fly direct to the United States?
Yes, and the network grew in 2026. Nonstop Cairo to Los Angeles service began on 23 May 2026 and nonstop Cairo to Chicago on 21 June 2026, both on the Airbus A350-900, alongside the long-running Cairo to New York route.
What is EgyptAir’s baggage allowance?
On international routes, Economy generally allows two checked bags of up to 23kg each and Business two bags of up to 32kg each. Some discounted fare types and specific routes carry less, so confirm the allowance shown when you book.
What aircraft flies EgyptAir’s longest routes?
The Airbus A350-900, configured with 340 seats in two cabins. EgyptAir took its first on 9 February 2026 and has 16 on order, with deliveries running through 2033.
How do I find the cheapest EgyptAir fare for my dates?
Treat any published figure as a snapshot rather than today’s price. Search your own dates on Wego to compare current EgyptAir fares before booking.
Sources
- Sudan Tribune (Port Sudan resumption, five weekly services)
- Middle East Monitor (length of the Port Sudan suspension)
- Trade Arabia (IATA NDC 24.4 deployment)
- Venice Airport (Cairo to Venice launch, frequency and winter increase)
- CBS Chicago (Cairo to Chicago inaugural)
- The Egypt Guides (Cairo to Los Angeles launch and route length)
- Airbus (first A350-900 delivery, 16-aircraft order, cabin layout)
- Ecofin Agency (18-aircraft Boeing 737 MAX 8 order)
- EgyptAir (baggage allowance by cabin)
- Wego flight search data, fares sampled 11 August 2026 (fare figures in the chart)
Disclaimer: fares, schedules and baggage rules change often and were accurate at the time of writing. Confirm details with EgyptAir or on Wego before booking.
