Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced a new route connecting the UAE to Sphinx International Airport in Cairo, Egypt. The new flights will begin on November 1, 2023. The airline also added its 10th aircraft to the fleet.

The new route provides affordable, hassle-free, point-to-point travel for tourists and residents in both Egypt and the UAE. The flights from the UAE capital and Cairo will operate on Wednesday and Sunday.

Johan Eidhagen, Managing Director of Wizz Air AD, said: “The new route between Abu Dhabi and Cairo will enable our customers to explore both countries through hassle-free travel experiences.

“We are proud to support both the UAE and Egypt’s long-term economic visions and to continue expanding our network and offerings in the Middle East region.”

Maureen Bannerman, Chief Commercial Officer of AD Airports, said: “We are very proud to support the growth of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi with this dual announcement.

“This clearly indicates the growing travel market’s appetite for affordable travel. In addition to fleet growth, we have announced additional routes to Cairo, a major travel market and a favourite destination for many in the UAE.

“We look forward to supporting Wizz Air Abu Dhabi towards further growth in the future.”