Sphinx Airport Lounge: What Travellers Should Know

Some travellers report a CIP/VIP lounge option at Sphinx Airport for a quieter pre-flight wait; availability and access vary by terminal and airline, so confirm directly with your airline before travel.

Because information about a developing airport can change quickly, it's always worth checking your airline's latest notice before you travel.

Whatever the terminal facilities look like on the day, your journey out of the airport is the part we can guarantee: a licensed driver, a fixed price, and a direct route to your hotel or next stop.

Because everything is under one roof, the layout is simple to navigate: the departures side covers check-in counters, security screening, passport control and boarding gates, while the arrivals side covers passport control, baggage reclaim and customs — with no inter-terminal transfers to worry about. Lounge access, where offered, is generally tied to specific airlines or fare classes rather than being open to all passengers, so it's worth checking with your airline directly.

As with most Egyptian airports, it's worth arriving at least 3 hours before an international departure and around 2 hours before a domestic one, since security screening and passport control can take longer at busier times.