The first scheduled flight between Russia and Egypt has resumed after more than two years of closure. Aeroflot reported high demand for the Moscow-Cairo route, according to Travel.ru.
According to the carrier, 124 passengers boarded the first flight from Moscow on the evening of April 11 (the aircraft seats 140, including 120 in economy class). The return flight was just over half full. Aeroflot, however, stated that the capacity of its upcoming flights is 851 seats, and that approximately 7,500 seats have been sold so far on the route.
Aeroflot has scheduled three flights per week, departing Moscow on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 8:50 PM, arriving in Cairo at 12:25 AM. Return flights depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 1:25 AM, arriving in Moscow at 6:50 AM. During the World Cup in June, this route will be served daily. The route uses an Airbus A320 aircraft, with a minimum roundtrip ticket price of 23,659 rubles.
Egyptair, the Egyptian national carrier, will begin flights from Cairo to Moscow on April 12, also using an Airbus A320. Departure from Cairo is at 9:35 AM, arriving in Moscow at 2:50 PM. The return flight departs at 3:50 PM, arriving in Cairo at 7:10 PM. Roundtrip fares start at 20,895 rubles, and through fares to other Egyptian cities are not offered.
As a reminder, air travel to Egypt is currently only permitted to Cairo Airport. The reopening dates for flights to the Red Sea resort cities are not yet known.
Source: travel.ru
