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Nile Air

Egypt · NILEBIRD
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Egypt's private airline connecting you to the region.

Founded
2006
Headquarters
Cairo, Egypt
Nile Air is an Egyptian private airline established in the mid-2000s, operating scheduled and charter passenger services from its base in Cairo. It serves a network of domestic Egyptian routes as well as international destinations across the Middle East, Gulf region, and parts of Europe and Africa. The airline has grown steadily since its launch, positioning itself as a key private-sector competitor in Egypt's aviation market alongside state-owned EgyptAir. Nile Air emphasizes affordable fares and regional connectivity, catering to both leisure and business travelers. Operating under the IATA code NP and ICAO designator NIA with the callsign NILEBIRD, the carrier is regulated by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority and continues to expand its route network to meet growing demand for air travel to and from Egypt.
Hubs & network
Nile Air operates primarily out of Cairo International Airport as its main hub.
Fleet
Nile Air operates a fleet composed primarily of Airbus A320 family aircraft, including A320 and A321 variants.
Notable facts
  • ›Nile Air is one of Egypt's leading private airlines, competing with the national carrier EgyptAir.
  • ›The airline serves destinations across the Middle East, Gulf states, and parts of Europe.
  • ›Nile Air operates both scheduled passenger services and charter flights.
  • ›The carrier uses the radio callsign NILEBIRD for air traffic communications.
  • ›Nile Air is regulated by the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA).
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Egypt's private carrier connecting the Nile to the world

Nile Air is an Egyptian privately-owned airline established in 2009 and headquartered in Cairo. Operating primarily from Cairo International Airport, it serves destinations across the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Known as a key independent carrier in the Egyptian aviation market, Nile Air offers a reliable alternative to the national flag carrier.

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Fleet Note

Nile Air operates a fleet primarily composed of Airbus A320 and A321 family narrowbody aircraft suited to its regional and medium-haul routes.

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Route network map (16 legs)

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Route network

CAI → ELQ320
CAI → TIF320
CAI → TUU320
CAI → YNB320
HBE → ELQ320
HBE → KWI320
HBE → YNB320
JED → CAI320
TIF → CAI320
YNB → CAI320
CAI → JED320
ELQ → CAI320
HBE → JED320
JED → HBE320
KWI → HBE320
TUU → CAI320

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

Nile Air
Encyclopaedia

Nile Air is an Egyptian airline based at Cairo International Airport that operates scheduled services to destinations in Egypt and the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Southern Europe, Asia and Africa. Nile Air is the largest private airline in Egypt and the second largest overall, being surpassed by only Egyptair. It is a full-service carrier that operates scheduled services, using a fleet of Airbus A320-200s & Airbus A321-200s.

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