Edelweiss flies to Giza/Cairo Sphinx in Egypt for the first time

Edelweiss celebrated its maiden flight to the Giza/Cairo Sphinx in Egypt with a ceremony yesterday, Wednesday. The traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at Zurich Airport, where Patrick Heymann, Chief Commercial Officer of Edelweiss, and Rolf Hancock, Vice President of Aviation Development at Zurich Airport, cut the ribbon together with the crew.

Upon arrival at Giza/Cairo Sphinx Airport, the passengers were greeted by a large delegation from the airport. The welcoming ceremony also included the official opening of the new flight connection between Zurich and Giza/Cairo Sphinx. In addition to Airport Manager Aymen Sherif, Mohamed Salama, Head of International Tourism Sector at the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, and Peter Hafner, diplomat at the Swiss Embassy in Egypt, the management of the ground handling company IAB were present at the official ceremony. After several speeches, a specially baked cake was cut in the presence of Patrick Heymann, Chief Commercial Officer of Edelweiss, Philip Kobel from Edelweiss Station Management, and the crew.

The new Sphinx International Airport is located west of Cairo and Giza and is the gateway to the world-famous Pyramids of Giza. The metropolis of Cairo offers a fascinating contrast with its vibrant and culturally diverse atmosphere. Sphinx International Airport is also the ideal starting point for Nile cruises (in combination with the Edelweiss Destination Luxor).

Edelweiss flies from Zurich to Giza/Cairo Sphinx every Wednesday and Saturday until the beginning of May.