EgyptAir has resumed flights to Sudan, with its first service arriving at Port Sudan International Airport on Wednesday as the airline restores its route between Egypt and the war-hit country.
The flight was welcomed at an official ceremony attended by Red Sea State Governor Lt. Gen. Mustafa Mohamed Nour, Egyptian Ambassador Hani Salah, senior civil aviation and airport officials, as well as several diplomats.
Nour welcomed the airline’s return, saying it reflected the longstanding ties between Sudan and Egypt and the two countries’ desire to expand trade, tourism and investment.
He said the Red Sea State government would provide the necessary facilities to ensure the smooth movement of passengers and praised the Egyptian diplomatic mission in Port Sudan for helping secure the resumption of services.
Egyptian Ambassador Hani Salah described Sudan as a country of major importance to Egypt and said the return of EgyptAir carried political as well as commercial significance.
He said the decision demonstrated Egypt’s support for Sudan during the ongoing crisis and sought to convey confidence in Port Sudan’s ability to receive international airlines.
EgyptAir will operate five flights a week, with no services scheduled on Saturdays or Tuesdays, Salah said. He added that the resumption followed coordination between aviation authorities in both countries.
Officials also highlighted EgyptAir’s international operations, noting that the carrier has a fleet of about 90 aircraft and is a member of the Star Alliance network.
The director of Port Sudan International Airport said the airline’s return was a sign of a gradual recovery in Sudan’s aviation sector, as regional and international carriers slowly resume operations through the Red Sea city.
Speakers at the ceremony described EgyptAir’s return as more than a commercial development, presenting it as a signal of political and operational confidence in Port Sudan and its airport infrastructure.
Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority said it would continue supporting airlines operating through the airport and maintaining operational readiness as authorities seek to restore international air links.
