Cairo Int’l Airport Records Highest Single-Day Traffic Since 1963

Cairo International Airport has set a new record, registering 102,108 passengers in a single day on April 5th—its highest operating rate since opening in 1963. A total of 682 flights were recorded during the same 24-hour period, highlighting the airport’s growing role as a key travel hub in the region.

The surge in traffic reflects Egypt’s broader efforts to upgrade airport infrastructure, increase capacity, and enhance passenger services. The new figures align with national goals to position Cairo Airport to handle up to 60 million passengers annually, supporting the country’s long-term tourism and development vision.