EgyptAir to resume flights to Port Sudan in mid-July
June 21, 2026 (PORT SUDAN) – EgyptAir plans to resume regular flights to Port Sudan from mid-July after completing technical and security arrangements, reliable sources said.
The move comes as regional airlines gradually return to Sudan. Oman’s SalamAir has already restarted operations to Port Sudan, while Qatar Airways prepares to resume flights on July 2.
EgyptAir and several other carriers had previously resumed services to the coastal city following the outbreak of the conflict, but suspended operations after drone attacks targeted Port Sudan in May 2025.
Sources close to the aviation sector told Sudan Tribune that the Egyptian national carrier will restart its Port Sudan route next month, while the Khartoum route will remain suspended until operational conditions permit.
The Mustafa Abu Sulaiman Travel and Tourism Group confirmed in a statement that a technical delegation from EgyptAir conducted a security audit at Port Sudan International Airport on Sunday.
The group described the audit as a practical indicator of the imminent resumption of direct air links between Sudan and Egypt, noting that security inspections are a critical phase before final operational approvals are granted.
The inspection aimed to verify compliance with international civil aviation security standards and safety procedures required by global airlines.
The travel group emphasized the growing strategic importance of Port Sudan International Airport as the primary aerial gateway for the country during the current period.
The return of major carriers reflects growing operational confidence in the airport and renewed regional and international interest in Sudan’s aviation sector.
The resumption of the Cairo-Port Sudan route is expected to ease travel, expand transport options for passengers, and support broader efforts to restore normalcy to Sudanese civil aviation.
International and regional airlines suspended operations over Sudanese airspace after the war broke out in April 2023, which forced Khartoum International Airport to close.
Sudan continues to face severe economic challenges, including rapid devaluation of the local currency and acute foreign exchange shortages resulting from the prolonged conflict.
The economic downturn and the diversion of state revenues toward military spending have created additional obstacles for foreign airlines attempting to repatriate ticket sales revenue from the country.