Do You Need a Egypt Overflight Permit?
Yes. Egypt's Ministry of Civil Aviation operates a formal permit service for transit and technical-landing flights through the Central Administration for Air Transport / Flight Permits office. Additional approvals may be required depending on the operation.
Egypt Overflight Permit Requirements
Operators should provide complete flight and aircraft information before permit submission.
- Aircraft registration and aircraft type
- Operator name and contact details
- Complete schedule in UTC
- Departure and destination airport
- Route, entry point and exit point
- Purpose of flight and call sign
Required Documents
- Certificate of Registration
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Aircraft insurance certificate
- Noise certificate, if applicable
- Air Operator Certificate for commercial flights
- Dangerous goods declaration, if applicable
Egypt Overflight Permit Lead Time
Egypt's official Ministry of Civil Aviation service card for transit/technical-landing permits publishes a 24-hour service time when no Operations Authority or Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval is required. It publishes 7 days when Operations Authority or Foreign Affairs coordination is required through a company representative, and 15 days when the coordination letter is sent through ministry mail, assuming the submission is complete.
Egypt Authorization Validity and Schedule Changes
Do not use a generic permit-validity period unless it is stated on the issued Egyptian authorization. Operate within the approved dates, route, aircraft and conditions and coordinate changes before dispatch.
Main Airports in Egypt
| Airport | ICAO | IATA | Operation Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | HECA | CAI | Main international gateway |
| Borg El Arab International Airport | HEBA | HBE | Alexandria gateway |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | HESH | SSH | International / tourism gateway |
| Hurghada International Airport | HEGN | HRG | International / tourism gateway |
| Luxor International Airport | HELX | LXR | International / regional operations |
Flight Categories Supported
- Private and business aviation flights
- Non-scheduled charter operations
- Cargo and freight flights
- Medevac, ambulance and humanitarian flights
- Ferry and delivery flights
- Flights requiring landing, fuel, handling or supervision
Egypt FIR Entry and Exit Points
Egypt airspace is associated with Cairo FIR. The following points are commonly used for route planning and should always be checked against the latest ATC route and filed flight plan.
| West Bound Entry | West Bound Exit | East Bound Entry | East Bound Exit |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUBAR | NUBAR | RASDA | RASDA |
| - | ATMUL | LAKTO | LAKTO |
| DITAR | DITAR | PASOS | PASOS |
| LOSUL | LOSUL | NALSO | NALSO |
| RAKMU | RAKMU | METSA | METSA |
| SALUN | SALUN | ULINA | ULINA |
| METRU | METRU | KITOT | KITOT |
| TANSA | TANSA | PASAM | - |
| PAXIS | PAXIS | - | SILKA |
| ANTAR | ANTAR | - | IMRAD |
| KUMBI | KUMBI | GIBAL | - |
| - | - | DEDLI | - |
| - | - | ALEBA | ALEBA |
Landing Permit, Handling and Fuel Support
If your aircraft will land in Egypt for passenger movement, technical stop, crew rest, cargo handling or fuel uplift, Permit2Fly can coordinate landing permit, ground handling, parking, supervision and fuel support.
We also assist with airport coordination, supplier follow-up, service confirmation, schedule revision and flight watch support until completion.
Overflight Charges and Airport Fees
Charges may depend on aircraft type, MTOW, route, flight category, landing requirement, parking duration and requested airport services. For landing operations, airport fees, handling, passenger support and fuel services may apply separately.
Official Egypt Aviation Reference
Use current competent-authority and AIP material as the controlling source for permit applicability, timing, documentation and operating conditions.
Why Choose Permit2Fly?
- 24/7 permit coordination
- Support for urgent and short-notice flights
- Landing, fuel and ground handling coordination
- Route and schedule revision support
- Regional Africa and Middle East flight support coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an overflight permit required for Egypt?
Yes. Egypt's Ministry of Civil Aviation operates a formal permit service for transit and technical-landing flights through the Central Administration for Air Transport / Flight Permits office. Additional approvals may be required depending on the operation.
How long does Egypt permit approval take?
Egypt's official Ministry of Civil Aviation service card for transit/technical-landing permits publishes a 24-hour service time when no Operations Authority or Ministry of Foreign Affairs approval is required. It publishes 7 days when Operations Authority or Foreign Affairs coordination is required through a company representative, and 15 days when the coordination letter is sent through ministry mail, assuming the submission is complete.
What is the main airport in Egypt?
Cairo International Airport is the main international airport. Its ICAO code is HECA and IATA code is CAI.
Can urgent permits be arranged?
Urgent flights may be coordinated subject to authority approval and availability of complete documents.
Can Permit2Fly arrange handling and fuel?
Yes. Permit2Fly can arrange ground handling, parking, supervision, fuel and operational support at Egypt airports.