When Did Sphinx Airport Open?

Sphinx International Airport was announced in 2017 and began commercial operations in 2018, initially on an experimental basis before scaling up scheduled service.

For travellers building an Egypt itinerary around this, the practical part — getting from the airport to your hotel or vice versa — is usually the easiest piece to plan: book a licensed driver in advance and the rest takes care of itself.

Sphinx International Airport was first announced in 2017, began trial and experimental flights in late 2018 / January 2019, and has expanded steadily since — Air Cairo started operating from an upgraded terminal in November 2022, and low-cost carriers such as Wizz Air Egypt have added routes as the airport has grown.

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.