Egypt is planning a major expansion of Cairo International Airport with a new Terminal 4 designed to handle up to 40 million passengers a year, according to a statement on Monday, 31 August.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reviewed plans for the new terminal during a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Civil Aviation Minister Sameh El-Hefny and Presidential Advisor for Financial Affairs Ahmed El-Shazly.
The new terminal is expected to use the latest airport technology, including artificial intelligence, digital systems and smart operations.
These technologies will be used to improve everything from airport efficiency to the passenger experience. El-Sisi has instructed officials to ensure the terminal meets the highest international standards for design, technology, sustainability, safety and security.
Cairo International Airport already handles more than 30 million passengers a year, but that number is expected to rise to around 70 million annually.
The new terminal will help the airport prepare for that growth by allowing it to handle more passengers and flights. It will also strengthen Cairo’s role as a key gateway connecting Africa, Europe and Asia.
The Egyptian government is also looking to increase private sector involvement in the management and operation of airports, as part of a broader effort to attract investment and improve the country’s aviation infrastructure.
In recent years, Cairo International Airport has undergone major renovation and modernization. Most notably, it has introduced newer 3D security-scanning equipment as well as a pedestrian walkway that connects Terminal 2 with the multi-storey car park.
With Egypt welcoming around 9 million tourists in the first half of 2026, approximately 4 percent more than the same period in 2025, the continued growth in tourism has increased the need for Cairo International Airport to expand its capacity and improve passenger services.
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