EgyptAir, the national carrier of Egypt, has started nonstop flights to Manchester from Cairo. The new route, which launched on July 15, 2023, makes Manchester the only city in the UK outside London to have a direct link to Egypt's capital.
The flights will operate five times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The outbound flight, MS781, departs Cairo at 10:00 and arrives in Manchester at 13:30. The return flight, MS782, is scheduled to depart Manchester at 14:30 and arrive in Cairo at 21:35 PM. With a total duration of 5 hours and 30 minutes for outbound flights and 5 hours and 5 minutes for inbound flights. The launch of the new route is part of EgyptAir's ongoing expansion plans. The airline is also planning to launch new routes to Delhi, India, and Dhaka, Bangladesh, in the coming months.
The new route is expected to boost tourism between Egypt and the UK. Egypt is a popular tourist destination, known for its ancient pyramids, temples, and beaches. The UK is also a popular tourist destination, and many Egyptians travel to the UK for business or to visit family and friends.
The new route is also expected to be beneficial for business travelers. Manchester is a major business center, and many companies have offices in both Manchester and Cairo. The new route will make it easier for business travelers to travel between the two cities.