Cairo: EgyptAir launched its first direct flight between Cairo and Venice on Monday, expanding its European network with a new route to Italy. The inaugural flight, operated by an Airbus A320neo, marks the third destination added under the airline's current expansion plan, following the launch of services to Los Angeles and Chicago in the United States.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the new route increases EgyptAir's operations between Egypt and Italy to 33 weekly flights. These operations include 17 services to Milan, 14 to Rome, and two to Venice. Italy remains one of EgyptAir's largest European markets, with Rome and Milan already served by multiple weekly flights.

The addition of the Venice route further enhances EgyptAir's network, offering a third Italian destination as the airline seeks to expand air connectivity and attract more international visitors.