Air Cairo

Q: What are Air Cairo's airline codes?

Air Cairo's IATA code is SM , its ICAO code is MSC , and its callsign is AIR CAIRO .

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Air Cairo is an Egyptian airline and an EgyptAir subsidiary, based in Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. This guide covers its bases, network, fleet, cabin, baggage, check-in and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 70
Destinations: CAI, HRG
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The airline

About Air Cairo

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Air Cairo before travel.

Official name: Air Cairo
Callsign: AIR CAIRO
Country: Egypt
Founded: 2003
Parent company: EgyptAir
Head office: Cairo, Egypt
Alliance: None
Frequent-flyer program: None listed on aircairo.com
Official website: aircairo.com

Air Cairo is an Egyptian airline founded in 2003 and headquartered in Cairo. EgyptAir is its parent company, and the two airlines have a codeshare agreement. Air Cairo is not a member of an airline alliance.

Its main bases are Cairo International Airport, Hurghada International Airport and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, and it also flies from other Egyptian airports such as Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria (Borg El Arab). Its network of around 70 destinations links Egypt with Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Turkey, Central Asia and Europe. Many routes from Germany, Italy and Central Europe fly directly to the Red Sea resorts of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh.

The fleet of about 40 aircraft (August 2026) is made up of Airbus A320 and A320neo jets, Embraer 190 jets and ATR 72-600 turboprops.

Network

Where Air Cairo flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season, and many European routes to the Red Sea run on a seasonal schedule. Air Cairo has a codeshare agreement with EgyptAir, and SunExpress sells selected Hurghada flights from Germany, Austria and Switzerland; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Egypt

Domestic flights connect Cairo with Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor and Aswan, and link the Red Sea resorts with each other and with the Nile Valley.

Saudi Arabia and the Gulf

Flights from Cairo to Jeddah, Riyadh, Tabuk, Yanbu and other Saudi cities, and to Kuwait City and Sharjah.

Europe

Direct flights from Hurghada to Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Cologne/Bonn, Stuttgart, Hannover, Leipzig/Halle, Vienna, Prague, Bratislava and Belgrade, and flights from Cairo to Milan Malpensa.

Turkey and Central Asia

Flights to Istanbul and to cities in Kazakhstan and the Caucasus, including Almaty and Yerevan.

Aircraft

Air Cairo fleet

Air Cairo flies a fleet of about 40 aircraft (August 2026), mostly Airbus A320 family jets. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A320 and A320neo

The core of the fleet, flying international routes to Europe, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, and busier domestic routes.

Embraer 190

Regional jets on domestic routes and some shorter international flights.

ATR 72-600

Turboprops on domestic routes such as Cairo to Hurghada and Luxor.

On board

Air Cairo cabin classes

Air Cairo's aircraft are set up with a single cabin. Baggage, seat selection and change conditions depend on the fare you choose.

Economy

The standard cabin on all routes. Seat and baggage options depend on the fare.

VIP service

At airports in Egypt, Air Cairo sells a VIP service with fast-track access through the airport. Availability depends on the airport.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

Air Cairo baggage allowances depend on the fare, route and booking.

Carry-on

Each passenger can bring cabin baggage within the size and weight limits shown on the e-ticket and during booking. The allowance depends on fare.

Checked baggage

The checked allowance depends on fare and route and is shown in your booking. Extra bags can be added in Manage Booking.

Special items

Sports equipment, musical instruments, lithium batteries and restricted items follow separate rules. Check the official Air Cairo baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on aircairo.com opens 48 hours before departure and closes 4 hours before departure. At the airport, international check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure and domestic counters 30 minutes before.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and any transit point.
3 Check in
Check in online as soon as it opens, or at the airport counter before it closes.
4 Boarding pass
Download the boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and immigration. International gates close 30 minutes before departure.

Lounges

Air Cairo does not list its own airport lounges on aircairo.com. At airports in Egypt it sells a VIP service with fast-track access. Check what is available at your departure airport before you travel.

Loyalty program

Air Cairo does not list a frequent-flyer program on aircairo.com. Check the website for any current offers before you book.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use Air Cairo's official services:

Air Cairo website

aircairo.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight information

Manage Booking

Add bags, choose seats and review your itinerary on aircairo.com

Where you land

Air Cairo airports

Air Cairo flies from several Egyptian airports. Its main bases are Cairo, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Cairo International Airport Hub

CAI · Cairo

Air Cairo's home base, with domestic flights to the Red Sea and the Nile Valley and international routes to Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Turkey and Europe. Domestic flights use Terminal 3; international flights can use a different terminal, so check your boarding pass.