Egypt Welcomes Over 1.25 Million Polish Tourists as 10 Air Routes Strengthen Red Sea Connectivity

Poland’s tourism market expands its presence in Egyptian resorts as Wizz Air launches direct services from five Polish airports to Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh.

Egypt welcomed more than 1.25 million Polish tourists in 2025, according to Poland’s Ambassador to Cairo, Michał Murkociński, highlighting Poland’s growing importance as a European source market for Egyptian tourism, particularly Red Sea resorts.

In statements published on November 11, 2026, the ambassador noted that Egypt had become one of the preferred destinations for Polish travellers, pointing to the continued expansion of direct air connections between the two countries, improving access to Egypt’s coastal resorts.

Air connectivity between Egypt and Poland expanded significantly in October, with Wizz Air launching 10 scheduled routes connecting five Polish airports with Egyptian holiday destinations.

The new services began operating between October 25 and 27, 2026, linking Warsaw Modlin, Katowice, Gdańsk, Kraków and Wrocław with Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh.

These flights complement existing charter services operated by Polish holiday companies, as well as scheduled flights connecting Warsaw and Cairo through LOT Polish Airlines.

Egypt’s Red Sea resorts remain particularly attractive to Polish holidaymakers, offering beach holidays, diving, marine activities and opportunities to travel during the European winter season.

According to data from the Polish Chamber of Tourism, Egypt ranked third among organized outbound holiday destinations during summer 2026, accounting for 13.6% of bookings covered by the report, behind Türkiye and Greece.

The ranking reflects Egypt’s strong position among Polish tour operators, although booking shares should be distinguished from actual international visitor arrivals.

The tourism developments coincide with broader economic cooperation between Egypt and Poland, with bilateral trade exceeding $1 billion in 2025, according to the Polish ambassador.

The two countries are preparing to celebrate the centenary of their diplomatic relations in 2027, while also highlighting the long history of Polish archaeological cooperation in Egypt, which dates back to the 1930s.

The significance of the Polish market lies in its combination of strong demand for organized beach holidays and expanding scheduled low-cost air connectivity.

This diversification creates different channels for reaching Polish travellers, through both traditional tour operators and independent visitors who book their flights and accommodation separately.

For Egyptian hotels, improved air connectivity provides access to additional customer segments. However, increased flight capacity alone does not necessarily indicate higher hotel occupancy or average room rates.

Reliable data on bookings, tourist nights and actual visitor spending will be essential to assessing the economic impact of Poland’s growing presence in Egypt during the 2026–2027 winter season.