Suhaj International Airport
Suhaj, Egypt
Suhaj International Airport
Upper Egypt's modern gateway serving Sohag Governorate.
- ›IATA code HMB refers to the airport's alternative name associated with the Sohag region.
- ›The airport serves significant Umrah and Hajj pilgrim traffic to Saudi Arabia.
- ›Sohag is situated in Upper Egypt approximately 460 km south of Cairo.
- ›The airport supports economic development goals for one of Egypt's more populous governorates.
- ›It is managed by the Egyptian Airports Company, a state-owned entity overseeing Egypt's regional airports.
Suhaj International Airport serves the governorate of Sohag in Upper Egypt, providing air connectivity to a region rich in Pharaonic heritage and Coptic history. The airport supports both domestic routes and limited international traffic, easing access to archaeological sites and the broader Nile Valley corridor. It plays a growing role in Egypt's push to develop regional aviation infrastructure beyond Cairo and Alexandria.
- Main Terminal — A single combined terminal handling arrivals and departures for domestic and international flights with basic passenger amenities.
- Taxis available at the terminal forecourt for city centre transfers
- Private car hire arranged through local operators and hotels
- Microbus services connecting to Sohag city centre
- Ride-hailing apps with limited but growing availability in the area
- Sohag Palace Hotel
- El Nakhil Hotel Sohag
- Cleopatra Hotel Sohag
- Al Andalus Hotel Sohag
Food options inside the terminal are limited to a small café and basic snack outlets, reflecting the airport's regional scale. Travellers seeking a fuller dining experience are better served by restaurants in Sohag city, where local Egyptian cuisine including grilled meats, ful, and fresh bread is widely available. It is advisable to eat before arriving at the airport for longer waits.
- Carry Egyptian pounds in cash as ATM availability at the terminal is not guaranteed.
- Arrange your ground transfer in advance through your hotel, as taxis can be scarce during off-peak hours.
- Check flight schedules carefully, as services to Sohag can be infrequent and subject to seasonal changes.
- Allow extra time for security procedures, as regional Egyptian airports may have variable processing speeds.
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