Hundreds of passengers stranded across Egypt and Saudi Arabia today as Saudia (7 cancellations, 93 delays), EgyptAir (4 cancellations, 118 delays), easyJet (16 cancellations, 15 delays), Flynas (68 delays), flyadeal (23 delays) and others faced 33 flight cancellations and 587 delays. Airports facing the heaviest impact included Cairo International Airport (5 cancellations, 186 delays), King Abdulaziz International Airport (7 cancellations, 165 delays), King Khalid International Airport (5 cancellations, 112 delays), Hurghada International Airport (6 cancellations, 73 delays), and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (10 cancellations, 51 delays).
Widely used carriers such as British Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, and Air Cairo also experienced notable delays.
According to the latest updates, Cairo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh emerged among the most affected cities, reflecting widespread flight disruption across Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
- Updated today: 620 total flight disruptions were logged across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, including 33 cancellations and 587 delays.
- Saudi Arabia airports accounted for 12 cancellations and 277 delays, while Egyptian airports recorded 21 cancellations and 310 delays.
- Saudia and EgyptAir together were linked to over 200 delayed or cancelled flights.
- Low-cost carriers such as easyJet, Flynas, flyadeal, and Wizz Air faced widespread operational delays.
- Tourist-heavy destinations like Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh saw significant schedule instability despite lower traffic volumes.
Most Affected Airports
Cairo International Airport
Cairo recorded the highest overall disruption, with 186 delays and 5 cancellations, largely driven by EgyptAir and Air Cairo operations, alongside delays affecting multiple international carriers.
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Jeddah followed closely, logging 165 delays and 7 cancellations, with Saudia responsible for the majority of disruptions and Flynas contributing heavily to delayed departures.
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh reported 112 delays and 5 cancellations, with Flynas and Saudia dominating the disruption figures, while several foreign carriers saw isolated delays.
Hurghada International Airport
Hurghada experienced 73 delays and 6 cancellations, with easyJet accounting for all cancellations and multiple European leisure airlines facing delayed schedules.
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm El Sheikh saw 51 delays and 10 cancellations, the highest cancellation count among the five airports, again driven entirely by easyJet operations.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays
Saudia
Saudia recorded the highest overall impact, with 7 cancellations and 93 delays across Riyadh and Jeddah.
EgyptAir
EgyptAir faced 4 cancellations and 118 delays, primarily at Cairo, with additional knock-on effects at Red Sea airports.
easyJet
easyJet logged 16 cancellations and 15 delays, heavily affecting leisure routes to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada.
Flynas
Flynas experienced 68 delays, making it the most delayed airline overall, particularly at Saudi Arabia’s busiest hubs.
flyadeal
flyadeal saw 23 delays, contributing to congestion at both Riyadh and Jeddah.
How Travellers Were Impacted at Major Airports
- Longer waiting times for departures and arrivals across international and regional routes
- Increased likelihood of missed onward connections due to cascading delays
- Last-minute schedule changes impacting leisure and business travel plans
- Higher congestion at check-in counters, boarding gates, and baggage claim areas
- Greater uncertainty for travelers relying on low-cost and regional carriers
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Overview of Flight Cancellations
Saudia, EgyptAir, and easyJet accounted for the majority of the flight cancellations today. Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada emerged as key cancellation hotspots due to leisure-focused operations, while Cairo International Airport and King Abdulaziz International Airport recorded fewer cancellations but significantly higher delays. Popular carriers including British Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, and Air Cairo were affected mainly through delays rather than outright cancellations, underscoring widespread operational strain across Cairo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh as flight schedules remained unstable throughout the day.
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