Hundreds of Passengers Abandoned Around Egypt Today As Cairo, Hurghada, Alexandria And Sharm El Sheikh Cancel 73 And Delay 154 Flights, Disrupting EgyptAir, Air Cairo, Emirates, Pegasus Airlines, And Others

Published on March 2, 2026

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Hundreds of passengers were grounded in Egypt today as 227 flight cancellations and delays hit four Egyptian airports: Cairo International (67 cancellations, 81 delays), followed by Sharm El Sheikh (3 cancellations, 36 delays), Hurghada (1 cancellation, 36 delays), and Alexandria International (2 cancellations, 1 delay).
Among airlines, EgyptAir (34 cancellations, 29 delays) recorded the highest overall disruption volume, followed by Air Cairo (31 delays across three airports) and Pegasus Airlines (4 cancellations, 1 delay). High cancellation ratios were seen at Emirates (10 cancellations), Qatar Airways (5 cancellations), and Air Arabia (5 cancellations) in Cairo. Additional airlines impacted include easyJet (11 delays across Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh), Neos (6 delays), FlyDubai (2 cancellations in Alexandria), TUI Airways (4 delays across two airports), Etihad Airways (2 cancellations), Gulf Air (2 cancellations), and Kuwait Airways (2 cancellations).
The affected cities include Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, and Alexandria, with disruption concentration highest in Cairo by both volume and airline spread.

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• Updated today: 227 total disruptions recorded across Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, and Alexandria.
• Cairo International reported the highest disruption count with 148 combined cancellations and delays.
• EgyptAir led all airlines in total disruptions with 63 affected flights.
• Air Cairo recorded 31 delays across three airports without cancellations.
• Pegasus Airlines accounted for 4 cancellations across Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh.
• Emirates posted 10 cancellations at Cairo with no delays.
• Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh each recorded 36 delays.
• Alexandria recorded minimal activity but 100% cancellation rate for FlyDubai.

Most Affected Airports

Cairo International Airport

Cairo recorded 67 cancellations and 81 delays, totaling 148 disruptions — the highest among all airports. Major impact was concentrated among EgyptAir, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, and Kuwait Airways.

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport

Sharm El Sheikh saw 3 cancellations and 36 delays. Pegasus Airlines accounted for all cancellations, while Air Cairo and Neos contributed significantly to delay volume.

Hurghada International Airport

Hurghada reported 1 cancellation and 36 delays, with disruptions largely delay-driven. Air Cairo and easyJet recorded the highest delay counts here.

Alexandria International Airport

Alexandria recorded 2 cancellations and 1 delay, making it the least impacted by volume but notable for FlyDubai’s full cancellation rate.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

EgyptAir

EgyptAir recorded 34 cancellations and 29 delays at Cairo, making it the single most disrupted airline in total flight volume today.

Air Cairo

Air Cairo experienced 31 delays across Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, and Alexandria, with no cancellations reported.

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines recorded 4 cancellations and 1 delay across Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, accounting for all cancellations at Sharm.

Emirates

Emirates posted 10 cancellations at Cairo, representing one of the highest single-airline cancellation counts.

easyJet

easyJet reported 11 delays across Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, contributing significantly to Red Sea airport congestion.

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways recorded 5 cancellations at Cairo, with no reported delays.

Air Arabia

Air Arabia registered 5 cancellations at Cairo, adding to the capital’s concentration of disruption.

FlyDubai

FlyDubai recorded 2 cancellations at Alexandria, representing all cancellations at that airport.

What Steps Can Impacted Passengers Take?

• Check real-time flight status updates before heading to airports such as Cairo or Sharm El Sheikh.
• Contact the operating airline directly for rebooking or compensation eligibility.
• Retain boarding passes and receipts for potential claims.
• Monitor airline notifications via official apps or SMS alerts.
• Arrive early at major hubs like Cairo International where congestion levels are higher.
• Confirm alternative transport or accommodation plans if connecting through Hurghada or Alexandria.
• Review airline-specific policies for delays exceeding several hours.

Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays In Egypt

Today’s disruption pattern shows Cairo as the operational epicenter, with the majority of cancellations concentrated among EgyptAir, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, and Gulf Air. Meanwhile, Red Sea airports Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh experienced predominantly delay-driven disruptions led by Air Cairo, easyJet, Neos, and TUI Airways.
Across Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, and Alexandria, 227 total flights were affected. Cairo accounted for more than half of all disruptions, while Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh each logged identical delay totals of 36. Alexandria recorded limited activity but complete cancellation exposure for FlyDubai operations.
The overall pattern indicates concentrated cancellation pressure at Cairo, while Red Sea destinations experienced operational slowdowns driven largely by delays rather than mass cancellations.

Source: Different airports and FlightAware