Russia opens flights to two new Egyptian airports

Russian Airlines launches flights to Egyptian airports Borg-el-Arab and El Alamein.

Consensus

Rosaviatsiya has opened direct air travel from Russia to Borg El Arab and El Alamein airports in Egypt.
Both airports are located on the Mediterranean coast.
Russian airlines have been informed about the possibility of submitting applications for regular flight permits.
Rosaviatsiya is prepared to consider applications for charter flights to these airports.
A request has been sent to the Egyptian embassy to inform relevant authorities and airlines.
Air Cairo has submitted a request for one-time irregular flights from El Alamein to Moscow starting August 15.
Currently, direct flights from Russia are available to Cairo, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh.
The decision was made on the instruction of the Russian Ministry of Transport.

No applications from Russian airlines for flights to Borg El Arab and El Alamein have been received yet. — tg_tass_agency
The decision was made by Rosaviatsiya on the instruction of the Ministry of Transport of Russia. — vm
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan announced plans to resume direct flights with Russia after the December 2024 plane crash, though this is unrelated to the Egyptian flight announcement. — vedomosti