Egypt: Cairo-Moscow flights to resume February 2018

Event

Egyptian and Russian officials finalized an agreement on Friday, December 15, that will allow flights between Moscow, Russia, and Cairo, Egypt, to resume in February 2018. Reports say further negotiations will take place in the future regarding the restoration of flights between Russia and other destinations in Egypt.

Context

Russian authorities suspended all flights between Russia and Egypt after a bomb was detonated on board a Russian passenger jet over the Sinai peninsula in October 2015, killing 224 people.

Advice

Individuals flying between Russia and Egypt are advised to consult their airlines for further information.