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EgyptAir (MS) — Africa Routes, Baggage Policy, USD Fares

EgyptAir (MS): full-service carrier from Egypt, Star Alliance alliance, 23 kg baggage baseline. Africa routes and USD fare guide.

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CE Written by CheapFlightsAfrica Editorial Team · Updated May 2026 · 5 min read

EgyptAir (MS) — Airline from Egypt

EgyptAir (IATA: MS) is a full-service carrier from Egypt, a member of the Star Alliance alliance. Its standard checked-baggage baseline is 23 kg.

Flying with EgyptAir

EgyptAir operates 5 routes from African airports catalogued on this site, listed below. As a full-service carrier, its standard fares include a checked-baggage allowance and onboard meals; the points to compare are schedule, alliance benefits and price. EgyptAir also operates dedicated Hajj and Umrah charter services. On diaspora and migrant-worker corridors it offers an extra checked-baggage allowance of around 18 kg.

Key info

  • Carrier type: full-service
  • Baggage baseline: 23 kg
  • Alliance: Star Alliance
  • Umrah/Hajj charter service: yes
  • Migrant-uplift (extra kg on diaspora corridors): +18 kg

Routes from Africa — 5 routes

  • CAI-JED
  • CAI-NBO
  • CAI-LOS
  • CAI-ADD
  • CAI-KRT

USD fares on EgyptAir vary by corridor; see the per-route guides linked from each origin’s airport page for live cached prices.

FAQ

What is EgyptAir’s checked baggage allowance? EgyptAir’s checked-baggage baseline is 23 kg, normally included in its standard fares.

Is EgyptAir part of an airline alliance? EgyptAir is a member of the Star Alliance alliance.

What kind of airline is EgyptAir? EgyptAir (MS) is a full-service carrier from Egypt.

How many routes does EgyptAir fly from Africa? EgyptAir operates 5 routes from African airports catalogued here — see the list above; each links to a route guide.

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Updated May 2026

Notice: Fares, visa rules and Hajj quotas change frequently. Verify everything with the airline, SACAA/NCAA/KCAA/GCAA or the relevant Hajj board (NAHCON/SAHUC/KAHCON/GHC) before booking.