Carrier: EGYPTAIR; origin–destination: Birmingham Airport (BHX) – Cairo; start date: 25 October 2026; weekly frequency: four times weekly; aircraft type: not specified in the announcement.
New direct link gives the Midlands its first connection to Egypt’s capital
EGYPTAIR launched its new Birmingham–Cairo service on Sunday 25 October 2026, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The route provides Birmingham Airport’s catchment with its first direct scheduled link to the Egyptian capital and offers passengers onward connections through EGYPTAIR’s wider international network to destinations across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Birmingham Airport said the service will cater to year-round demand across business, leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) markets in one of the UK’s largest and most diverse passenger catchments. Airport commercial chief Matt Hazelwood welcomed the inaugural flight and highlighted the route’s appeal for winter sun, tourism and the local Egyptian community.
“We’re thrilled to see EGYPTAIR’s inaugural flight take off from Birmingham Airport. We’re confident this will be a popular route for those looking to get away to enjoy some winter sun and explore what Cairo has to offer. This service will also support the Egyptian community across the Midlands, making it easier to stay connected with loved ones and travel for business purposes.” — Matt Hazelwood, Chief Commercial Officer, Birmingham Airport
The carrier described the launch as the addition of a new destination to its expanding global network, establishing Birmingham as its third destination in the UK. The announcement emphasised the value of onward connectivity for passengers travelling beyond Cairo, reinforcing Birmingham’s role as a gateway for outbound journeys and inbound visitors to the Midlands.
Operational and commercial context
- Frequency: four times weekly (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays).
- Start date: 25 October 2026 — inaugural flight confirmed as operated on Sunday 25th October.
- Onward connectivity: EGYPTAIR’s international network provides connections across Africa, the Middle East and Asia beyond Cairo.
While the airport framed the new service as supporting leisure travel and VFR demand, the route also provides business travellers with a direct option to an important economic and cultural centre. The carrier’s connectivity through Cairo offers additional options for passengers seeking onward connections that do not require London transfers.
| Carrier | Origin | Destination | Start date | Weekly frequency | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGYPTAIR | Birmingham Airport (BHX) | Cairo | 25 October 2026 | 4 | not specified |
The airport said the service strengthens Birmingham’s international network and that it expects the route to be popular for both outbound leisure travellers seeking winter sun and for members of the Midlands’ Egyptian community travelling to visit family. EGYPTAIR framed the launch as part of its global expansion, adding Birmingham as a new destination in its schedule.
No aircraft type was disclosed in the airport’s announcement. The service’s operating days and launch date were provided by Birmingham Airport following the inaugural flight on 25 October 2026.
