AIRCAIRO Moves All Istanbul Flights to iGA Istanbul Airport The "World's Meeting Hub" Welcomes AIRCAIRO as It Expands Its Presence in Türkiye

iGA Istanbul Airport, known as the "World's Meeting Hub" with partnerships with more than 110 airlines and connections to over 340 destinations worldwide, will now host all of Egyptian carrier AIRCAIRO's Istanbul operations.

AIRCAIRO operated its first flight to iGA Istanbul Airport on 23 July and will operate daily round-trip flights on the Cairo–Istanbul route. As part of the strategic partnership, flights to Sharm El-Sheikh will begin on 26 October, followed by Hurghada on 26 December 2026. With these flights to three key destinations in Egypt, AIRCAIRO will consolidate all its Istanbul operations at iGA Istanbul Airport, reaching a total of 11 weekly frequencies by the end of 2026. Ticket sales are now open for flights to Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh, and Hurghada.

Commenting on the partnership, Server Aydın, iGA Istanbul Airport Chief Commercial Officer, said:

"At iGA Istanbul Airport, we continue to strengthen our leading role in global aviation every day and to further advance our position as the 'World's Meeting Hub' through new investments. In this context, AIRCAIRO's decision to move all of its Istanbul operations to iGA Istanbul Airport is a valuable addition to the strategy and the sustained efforts we have been carrying out. This will strengthen air connectivity between Türkiye and Egypt while making a multifaceted contribution to tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between the two countries."

Founded in 2003 and serving more than 90 destinations, AIRCAIRO is known for offering comfortable, budget-friendly travel options. A subsidiary of Egypt's flag carrier EgyptAir, the airline operates an extensive international route network.

Commenting on the partnership, Hussein Sherif, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AIRCAIRO, said:

"Istanbul is one of the region's most important aviation gateways, and the transfer of all AIRCAIRO operations to iGA Istanbul Airport represents an important milestone in our growth strategy and our commitment to expanding our international network through partnerships with world-class airports. This step allows us to offer our customers stronger connectivity, greater operational efficiency, and an improved travel experience. We are also pleased to further strengthen the ties between Egypt and Türkiye by offering direct access to Cairo, Sharm El-Sheikh, and Hurghada."

Sherif also noted that AIRCAIRO's expanding network will complement existing capacity on the Istanbul–Cairo route, and that the new services are expected to contribute significantly to increased passenger traffic while creating important opportunities for tourism to Egypt's Red Sea destinations.

Continuing to invest in offering passengers more frequency options, flexibility, and fare choices, iGA Istanbul Airport continues to strengthen its position as