Russia resumes flights to Egyptian resorts after nearly six years – Roya News English

Russia resumes flights to Egyptian resorts after nearly six years – Roya News English

Monday, Hurghada International Airport received a Russian flight from Moscow for the first time in nearly six years, following the bombing of a Russian airliner that killed all 224 people onboard in October 2015.

A source at Hurghada International Airport said that the Russian plane was carrying about 500 Russian tourists.

The source added that five flights are scheduled to arrive in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh from Moscow weekly.