Cairo / Hurghada: Egypt to build Terminal 4 at Cairo airport

Zawya
19 Feb 2026

The construction of Terminal 4 is a national project aimed at increasing Cairo airport’s capacity and transforming it into a regional hub: minister

Egypt plans to construct a fourth passenger terminal at Cairo International Airport and has received interest from 68 international companies and consortia to manage and operate Hurghada International Airport, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny said.

Speaking before the House of Representatives’ Tourism and Aviation Committee, El-Hefny said the construction of Terminal 4 is a national project aimed at increasing Cairo airport’s capacity and transforming it into a regional hub through the application of modern technology and operating systems. 

The minister clarified the government’s stance on private sector involvement, stating that Egyptian airports are “sovereign assets and not for sale.” He noted that cooperation with the private sector would be limited to management and commercial activities to improve service efficiency.

Hurghada International Airport will serve as the pilot for this programme, conducted in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC). El-Hefny said 68 global companies and alliances have already collected the terms of reference for the qualification process. The results of the Hurghada experience will be evaluated before being rolled out to other Egyptian airports...

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