EgyptAir, Egypt’s flag carrier, launched direct flights from the city of El Alamein to Jeddah and Medina as of Aug. 13.
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The Egyptian government announced that EgyptAir has begun operating direct flights from El Alamein to Jeddah and Medina from Aug. 13 through Sept. 12, 2026. The new routes are expected to allow Saudi travelers to reach El Alamein directly and support efforts to promote Egypt as a tourism destination and increase the number of tourists visiting the country.
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