BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. Azerbaijani Ambassador to Egypt Elkhan Polukhov has advocated the opening of direct air service between Baku and Cairo in an interview with the Egyptian Al-Ahram publication, TurkicWorld reports.
"According to 2023 statistics, approximately 17,000 Azerbaijani citizens visited Egypt, while about 7,000 Egyptians traveled to Azerbaijan. We currently have a direct flight from Sharm El-Sheikh to Baku. However, we believe that establishing a direct flight from Cairo to Baku will significantly boost tourist numbers," he noted.
Polukhov emphasized that both countries boast a deep, rich history, beautiful nature, and unique cuisine, making them highly attractive to travelers.
A straight shot from Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, to Azerbaijan's Baku has been up and running since March 2023, and it was on the table back in 2019.
