New passenger terminal opens at Egypt airport

A new passenger terminal has opened at Hurghada International Airport in Egypt, increasing the terminal capacity and efficiency, said a report.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation inaugurated the Terminal 2 on July 31, following the completion of all development and construction works, said a report in Daily News Egypt.

The new terminal has 11 departure gates connected to aircraft by direct bridges along with nine exit gates for remote aircraft by buses, as well as 72 counters for booking departures and receiving bags, in addition to two counters for large luggage service, the report said.

The terminal also includes an automatic luggage transfer system with six conveyor belts to carry passengers’ baggage and nine electric conveyor belts to receive incoming passengers’ baggage.

Minister of Tourism Rania Al-Mashat expressed her appreciation for the great efforts by the ministry of civil aviation in developing Egyptian airports, pointing out its importance in upgrading the level of service provided to passengers and increasing the competitiveness of Egyptian airports globally, the report said.