The foreign Ministry expects the opening of flights to the resorts of Egypt

M. Bogdanov spoke at the round table, which was devoted to cooperation between the two countries, and called a serious step in this direction the activities of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Hurghada. His discovery there showed that we are ready to receive Russian tourists. I hope that the time is not far off when flights to the resorts of the Red Sea, which are the favorite vacation spots of Russians, will be resumed.

 

M. Bogdanov is sure that the Egyptian direction is still very popular for the Russian tourism industry. In my opinion, there is no alternative to Egypt from the point of view of climate, because everyone went there and on New Year’s Eve, and in terms of distance, flight time, cost indicators. The sun, the sea, wonderful people and good hospitality.”

 

At the same time, the exact timing of the resumption of flights with Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh is still unclear. Relative clarity on the issue can only be discussed after bilateral discussions. negotiations, which are expected in late spring - early summer.

 

Now for the Russians Only direct flights Moscow - Cairo are availableBut sales of tours with such transportation are not considered mass. Acting Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation Maxim Sokolov May 8 Possible expansion of the geography of flights between states. If the authorities allow regular flights to the resort cities of Egypt, they will be able to perform several carriers, which will interest many tour operators who work on the route.