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EgyptAir Flights, Routes & Travel Guide

Explore the latest Egyptair (MS) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Last updated: October 2026
IATA: MSStar AllianceFounded 1932HQ: Egyptair Administrative Complex, Cairo, Egypt
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About EgyptAir

Explore the latest Egyptair (MS) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.

Egyptair was founded on June 7, 1932, and began operations in July 1933. The company's head office is located in the Egyptair Administrative Complex Cairo, Egypt. The airline's main hub is Cairo International Airport. Egyptair is also based at Borg El Arab Airport, Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. The airline is a member of Star Alliance. Egyptair operates scheduled passenger and cargo services to more than 70 destinations in Europe, Africa, the Middle, and the Far East, the US, and Canada. The airline also operates domestic flights. The company's fleet consists of 73 airplanes.

Airline codeMS
Main hubCAI
AllianceStar Alliance
Destinations92
Countries56
Fleet73
Updated: October 2026

Popular EgyptAir routes

RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
CAI to ISTCairo to Istanbul2h 20m20NONSTOP
CAI to LHRCairo to London5h 15m17NONSTOP
CAI to CDGCairo to Paris4h 40m14NONSTOP
CAI to ATHCairo to Athens2h 5m14NONSTOP
CAI to MXPCairo to Milan4h 0m13NONSTOP

EgyptAir hubs and focus cities

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92 destinations · Updated: October 2026
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Routes serving Cairo

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RouteCitiesTypical durationWeekly flightsService
LHR to CAILondon to Cairo5h 10m21NONSTOP
IST to CAIIstanbul to Cairo2h 20m21NONSTOP
CAI to ISTCairo to Istanbul2h 20m20NONSTOP
CAI to LHRCairo to London5h 15m17NONSTOP
CAI to CDGCairo to Paris4h 40m14NONSTOP
CDG to CAIParis to Cairo4h 20m14NONSTOP
CAI to ATHCairo to Athens2h 5m14NONSTOP
ATH to CAIAthens to Cairo1h 55m14NONSTOP
CAI to MXPCairo to Milan4h 0m13NONSTOP
MXP to CAIMilan to Cairo3h 45m13NONSTOP
Routes and frequencies may change by season and travel date.
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Aircraft, cabins and onboard experience

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Aircraft

Cabin comparison

CabinSeat pitchSeat widthSeat recline
EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 V.171-74 cm44 cm8 cm
EconomyAirbus A320 A320-200 V.276-81 cm44 cm8 cm
BusinessAirbus A320 A320-200 V.297 cm53 cm25 cm

EgyptAir baggage allowance

Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.

Baggage

You can take hand luggage in the cabin. In economy class you may bring one hand baggage item weighing a maximum of eight kg and measuring no more than 118 cm (55 + 40 + 23). In business class you may take two hand baggage items, each weighing a maximum of 8 kg and measuring no more than 118 cm (55 + 40 + 23). Checked-in baggage may not exceed 23 kg and 158 cm (for Economy Class) and 32 kg and 158 cm (for Business Class).

Egyptair Baggage rules

Travel policies

Pets

Only cats, dogs, and, in exceptional cases, falcons may be transported by airline. To transport live animals (accompanying passengers) from Egypt to Saudi Arabia, you must register on the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (Anaam) at https://www.mewa.gov.sa/en/eServices/Pages/Application-for-Pets-Imports.aspx before travel. Animals may only be transported to countries permitting such transportation under conditions stipulated and observed by the country. The total weight of the animal and the cage must not exceed 8 kg. The maximum dimensions of the cage may not exceed 55+40+20 cm (length, width, height).

Flying with pets on Egyptair

Infants

Children under the age of two are considered infants. The airline allows children over seven days old to travel. Infants shall be accepted according to their ticket, and if they become a child on the return flight, a child ticket must be issued. One adult (age 16 or older) may travel with two infants provided that: the first infant is accepted on a regular basis with his infant ticket; the second infant pays the applicable child fare and occupies a separate seat; and the infant must be restrained in a child restraint, which the adult must bring on board with him.

Egyptair Infants policy

Check in rules

You can check in at the airport or online. Online check-in is available 48 hours before departure and no later than 90 minutes before your flight's scheduled departure time. Boarding gates close 30 minutes before departure. Unfortunately, Egyptair online check-in is not currently available at all airports. Airport check-in begins two hours before departure.

Egyptair Check-in rules

Unaccompanied minors

Children over two can travel alone if they use a minor's escort service. The unaccompanied minor fare will be 100% of the applicable adult fare, in addition to the full one-way adult fare for the host party. Children over 12 years old may fly on their own without the use of an unaccompanied minor.

Unaccompanied minors in Egyptair

On-time performance

74.44%On-time arrivals
11.8 minAverage delay
99.2%Completion rate
0.8%Cancellation rate

EgyptAir FAQs

Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with EgyptAir.

When is EgyptAir online check-in available?

From 48 hours until 90 minutes ahead for ticketed, confirmed EgyptAir-operated flights.

When must I drop EgyptAir bags after online check-in?

Reach bag drop at least one hour before departure.

What boarding times does EgyptAir publish?

Reach security and boarding at least 45 minutes ahead. The gate closes 30 minutes ahead.

Must I visit an EgyptAir counter at JFK or IAD after online check-in?

Yes. Counter verification, boarding pass and bag tags are required.

Which airports are excluded from EgyptAir online check-in?

Erbil, Baghdad and Juba.

What standard domestic Economy checked allowance applies on EgyptAir?

One bag of 23 kg and 158 linear cm.

What international Economy cabin allowance applies on EgyptAir?

One bag of 8 kg and 55 × 40 × 23 cm, subject to government and small-aircraft restrictions.

What international infant checked allowances apply on EgyptAir?

One bag of 23 kg for the US and Canada, or 10 kg elsewhere, within 115 linear cm.

What should I do with an EgyptAir piece over 32 kg?

Repack it or ship it as cargo.

What special checked-piece rule applies on EgyptAir Asmara routes?

From 1 January 2026, Business and Economy tickets in both directions are limited to one piece.