Sydney Airport to Welcome EgyptAir from 2027

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Sydney Airport to Welcome African Airline EgyptAir

### Wednesday 9 September 2026 Sydney Airport has announced EgyptAir as its newest airline with plans to launch a new service connecting Cairo, Singapore and Sydney from 2027, and creating a new air link between Australia and Egypt¹. The propose

www.sydneyairport.com.au

Pretty cool - EgyptAir are going to serve Sydney via Singapore from next year. The Facebook post by SYD says it will be on the A350-900s, but the official announcement above says aircraft type to be announced at a later date.

 

[Saab34]

I think many carries now realising the Australia to Europe is quite profitable and very healthy at the moment

 

[kpc]

I have flown EgyptAir to / from Cairo in Y and J domestically and internationally. Inflight service and food were good but it is a DRY airline from memory

 

[anat0l]

I think many carries now realising the Australia to Europe is quite profitable and very healthy at the moment

Moreso if you can avoid (most of) the Middle East and Russia?

Cairo would be an interesting place to transit, if that isn't your final destination.

Also, MS is a dry airline. That's not a huge deal for a lot of people, but just saying...