aviation tourism – The Flying Pharaoh https://theflyingpharaoh.com Rise in the Egyptian Sky Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:36:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 Siwa Sands Rally 2025 https://theflyingpharaoh.com/event/siwa-sands-rally-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=siwa-sands-rally-2025 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:36:25 +0000 https://theflyingpharaoh.com/?post_type=event_listing&p=3507 For more information about Siwa Oasis

Day 1 Marsa Matruh/Siwa, Egypt April 04th, 2025, Arrival Day

  • Arrival at Marsa Matruh international airport (HEMM) then refueling.
  • Flying from Marsa Matruh International airport (HEMM) to Siwa Airport (HESW).
  • Transportation from the airport to the hotel.
  • Dinner: In Old Shali Town for an authentic Siwan meal.

Day 2 Siwa, Egypt April 05th, 2025.

  • Full-day tour: Siwa Salt Lakes, Cleopatra’s Spring and Amon Tempel.
  • Dinner at Babenshal Restaurant.

Day 3 Siwa, Egypt April 6th, 2025

  • Full-day Desert safari: The Great Sand Sea, Sandboard on the Dunes.
  • Relax at Bir Wahed Spring.
  • Sunset Over the Great Sand Sea.
  • Dinner under the stars.

Day 4 Siwa – Cairo, April 7th, 2025

  • Flying from Siwa Airport (HESW) to Sphinx International Airport (HESX) (via HEMM).
  • Transportation from the airport to the hotel.
  • Evening: Dinner on the Nile cruise with entertainment (traditional Egyptian food and belly dancing).

Day 5 Cairo April 8th, 2025

  • Full-day tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, Great Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx.
  • Formation flight around the Pyramids at 300 Feet.

Day 6 Cairo April 9th,2025

  • Departure from Egypt Sphinx Interntaional Airport (HESX).
Sphinx international airport
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Fly In Egypt 2025 https://theflyingpharaoh.com/event/fly-in-egypt-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fly-in-egypt-2025 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 16:23:39 +0000 https://theflyingpharaoh.com/?post_type=event_listing&p=2711

Day 1 Cairo, Egypt October 10, 2025, Arrival Day.

  • Arrival at sphinx international airport (HESX)
  • Transportation from the airport to the hotel.
  • Evening: Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 Cairo, Egypt October 11th, 2025.

Cairo Sightseeing:

  • Full‐day tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx.
  • Formation flight around the Pyramids at 300 feet.

Day 3 Cairo-Luxor – October 12th, 2025

Flying from Sphinx International Airport (HESX) to Luxor Airport (HELX)

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

East Bank tour, including Karnak Temple sound and light.

Day 4 Luxor, October 13th, 2025

Full‐day tour of the West Bank (Valley of the kings & Hatshepsut).

Day 5 Luxor – Aswan , October 14th, 2025

Flying from Luxor Airport (HELX) to Aswan Airport (HESN)  

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

Full-day tour of Aswan’s attractions.

Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae.

Day 6, Aswan-Abu Simbel-Aswan, October 15th, 2025.

Flying from Aswan Airport (HESN) to Abu Simbel Airport (HEBL)

Abu Simbel temple tour

Transportation to Abu Simbel Airport

Flying back to Aswan Airport

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

Day 7 Aswan-Hurghada, October 16th 2025.

Flying From Aswan Airport (HESN)to Hurghada Airport (HEGN).
Transportation from airport to hotel.

Day 8 Hurghada, October 17th, 2025.

Hurghada tour, Boat trip for snorkeling or desert safari (Optional).

Day 9 Hurghada- Sphinx, October 18th, 2025.

Flying from Hurghada Airport (HEGN) to Sphinx International Airport (HESX) for refueling and passport control (1 hour stop) then departure from Egypt.

All the above photos are from Fly In Egypt 2024-2023.


Joining aircrafts

Maps

HESX

Coordinates: N30°6.48′ / E30°53.75′
Elevation is 553.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

Emergency:121.50
SPHINX GND Ground Control:121.92
SPHINX TWR Tower:118.72
SPHINX TWR Tower:121.00

HELX

Coordinates: N25°40.25′ / E32°42.38′
Elevation is 294.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

LUXOR Approach:118.10
LUXOR ATIS:122.60
LUXOR Ground Control:121.90
LUXOR Radar:124.30
LUXOR Tower:119.90

HESN

Operations Data

Airport Communications

ASWAN Approach:118.30
ASWAN Radar:120.30
ASWAN Tower:118.30

HEBL

Coordinates: N22°22.55′ / E31°36.70′
Elevation is 616.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

ABU SIMBEL Tower:118.10

HEGN

Coordinates: N27°10’41.88″ / E33°47’57.84″
Elevation is 52.0 feet MSL.

Cancelation Policy

Please review the following guidelines:

Refund plan:

1. Cancellations More than 30 days before the event. – Full refund of all fees paid.

2. Between 30 and 14 days before the event – 50% refund of all fees paid.

3. Cancellations Within 14 days of the event)- No refund.

Refund Process

1. Request Submission: All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@theflyingpharaoh.com. Please include your name, registration details, and reason for cancellation. 2. Processing Time: Refund requests will be processed within 14 business days of receipt. Refunds will be issued to the original method of payment.

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Fly In Egypt 2024. https://theflyingpharaoh.com/event/fly-in-egypt-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fly-in-egypt-2024 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:55 +0000 https://theflyingpharaoh.com/?post_type=event_listing&p=2122 Events | World Air Sports Federation

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Day 1 Cairo, Egypt October 10, 2024, Arrival Day.

  • Arrival at sphinx international airport (HESX)
  • Transportation from the airport to the hotel.
  • Evening: Dinner on the Nile cruise with entertainment (traditional Egyptian belly dancing).

Day 2 Cairo, Egypt October 11th, 2024.

Cairo Sightseeing:

  • Full‐day tour of the Egyptian Museum, Great Pyramids of Giza, and Sphinx.
  • Formation flight around the Pyramids at 800 feet.

Day 3 Cairo-Luxor – October 12th, 2024

Flying from Sphinx International Airport (HESX) to Luxor Airport (HELX)

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

East Bank tour, including Karnak Temple sound and light.

Day 4 Luxor, October 13th, 2024

Full‐day tour of the West Bank (Valley of the kings & Hatshepsut).

Day 5 Luxor – Aswan , October 14th, 2024

Flying from Luxor Airport (HELX) to Aswan Airport (HESN)  

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

Full-day tour of Aswan’s attractions.

Visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae.

Day 6, Aswan-Abu Simbel-Aswan, October 15th, 2024.

Flying from Aswan Airport (HESN) to Abu Simbel Airport (HEBL)

Abu Simbel temple tour

Transportation to Abu Simbel Airport

Flying back to Aswan Airport

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

Day 7 Aswan-Gouna Red Sea, October 16th 2024.

Flying From Aswan Airport (HESN)to Gouna Red Sea Airport (HEGO).
Transportation from airport to hotel.

Day 8 Gouna, October 17th, 2024.

El Gouna touring, Boat trip for snorkeling or desert safari (Optional).

Day 9 Gouna October 18th, 2024.


El Gouna Air‐Show
Closing Ceremony.

Day 10 Gouna October 19th, 2024.

Flying from El Gouna Airport (HEGO) to Sphinx International Airport (HESX) for refueling and passport control (1 hour stop) then departure from Egypt.

All the above photos are from Fly In Egypt 2023.

Maps

HESX

Coordinates: N30°6.48′ / E30°53.75′
Elevation is 553.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

Emergency:121.50
SPHINX GND Ground Control:121.92
SPHINX TWR Tower:118.72
SPHINX TWR Tower:121.00

HELX

Coordinates: N25°40.25′ / E32°42.38′
Elevation is 294.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

LUXOR Approach:118.10
LUXOR ATIS:122.60
LUXOR Ground Control:121.90
LUXOR Radar:124.30
LUXOR Tower:119.90

HESN

Operations Data

Airport Communications

ASWAN Approach:118.30
ASWAN Radar:120.30
ASWAN Tower:118.30

HEBL

Coordinates: N22°22.55′ / E31°36.70′
Elevation is 616.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

ABU SIMBEL Tower:118.10

HEGO

Coordinates: N27°22.02′ / E33°40.08′
Elevation is 49.0 feet MSL.

Cancelation Policy

Please review the following guidelines:

Refund plan:

1. Cancellations More than 30 days before the event. – Full refund of all fees paid.

2. Between 30 and 14 days before the event – 50% refund of all fees paid.

3. Cancellations Within 14 days of the event)- No refund.

Refund Process

1. Request Submission: All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to info@theflyingpharaoh.com. Please include your name, registration details, and reason for cancellation. 2. Processing Time: Refund requests will be processed within 14 business days of receipt. Refunds will be issued to the original method of payment.

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Fly In Egypt 2023 https://theflyingpharaoh.com/event/fly-in-egypt-2023/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fly-in-egypt-2023 Sat, 18 Mar 2023 07:05:33 +0000 https://theflyingpharaoh.com/?post_type=event_listing&p=1556
the flying pharaoh FAI
the flying pharaoh FAI

The Flying Pharaoh FAI Events | World Air Sports Federation (fai.org)

Day 1 Cairo, Egypt November 10, 2023, Arrival Day.

Arrival at sphinx international airport (HESX)
Transportation from the airport to the hotel.
Evening: Sound and Light Show.

Day 2 Cairo, Egypt November 11th, 2023.

Cairo Sightseeing:
Full‐day tour of the Egyptian
Museum, Great Pyramids of
Giza, and Sphinx.

Day 3 Cairo, Luxor – November 12th, 2023

Flying from Sphinx International Airport (HESX) to Luxor Airport (HELX)

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

East Bank tour, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

Day 4 Luxor November 13th, 2023.

Full‐day tour of the West Bank (Valley of the kings & Hatshepsut).

Day 5 Luxor, – Aswan November 14th, 2023

Flying from Luxor Airport (HELX) to Aswan Airport (HESN)  

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

Full-day tour of Aswan’s attractions.

Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae

Day 6, Aswan – Abu Simbel -Aswan November 15th, 2023.

Flying from Aswan Airport (HESN) to Abu Simbel Airport (HEBL)

Abu Simbel temple tour

Transportation to Abu Simbel Airport

Flying back to Aswan Airport

Transportation from the airport to the hotel

Day 7 Aswan, Gouna Red Sea November 16th 2023.

Flying From Aswan Airport (HESN)to Gouna Red Sea Airport (HEGO).
Transportation from airport to hotel.

Day 8 Gouna ‐ November 17th, 2023.

El Gouna Air‐Show
Closing Ceremony.

Day 9 Gouna November 18th, 2023.

Flying from El Gouna Airport (HEGO) to Sphinx International Airport (HESX) for refueling and passport control (1 hour stop) then departure from Egypt.


A pilot in a single room costs 1800 $ and a pilot in a double room costs 1400 $ per person for all the trip including all 5 stars accommodation, meals and Touristic visits.

Fuel Prices

AV Gas is 4.0 $/ litre
Jet A1 is 3.5 $ / US Gallon

Maps

HESX

Coordinates: N30°6.48′ / E30°53.75′
Elevation is 553.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

EMERG Emergency:121.50
SPHINX GND Ground Control:121.92
SPHINX TWR Tower:118.72
SPHINX TWR Tower:121.00

HELX

Coordinates: N25°40.25′ / E32°42.38′
Elevation is 294.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

LUXOR Approach:118.10
LUXOR ATIS:122.60
LUXOR Ground Control:121.90
LUXOR Radar:124.30
LUXOR Tower:119.90

HESN

Operations Data

Airport Communications

ASWAN Approach:118.30
ASWAN Radar:120.30
ASWAN Tower:118.30

HEBL

Coordinates: N22°22.55′ / E31°36.70′
Elevation is 616.0 feet MSL.

Airport Communications

ABU SIMBEL Tower:118.10

HEGO

Coordinates: N27°22.02′ / E33°40.08′
Elevation is 49.0 feet MSL.

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FLY IN EGYPT 2022 The First FAI Air Rally In Egypt https://theflyingpharaoh.com/event/fly-in-egypt-2022the-first-faiair-rally-in-egypt/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fly-in-egypt-2022the-first-faiair-rally-in-egypt Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:56:00 +0000 https://theflyingpharaoh.com/?post_type=event_listing&p=1598 FLY IN EGYPT is a General Aviation Rally that will be held in Egypt from 17 till 22 November 2022 20 planes will arrive to Egypt from Europe and the Middle East.

the flying pharaoh FAI
the Flying Pharaoh FAI Events | World Air Sports Federation (fai.org)

PARTICIPANTS

Pilots from Europe

  • Belgium
  • Cyprus
  • England
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • France
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Switzerland

Pilots from The Middle East  & Africa

  • Botswana
  • Egypt
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE

Types of planes joining

AEROPRAKT A – 32
CESSNA F – 172H
CIRRUS SF50
CESSNA 182Q
VAN’S RV – 6A
PIPER PA – 34-200T
CESSNA 172M
CESSNA 172S
FLIGHT DESIGN CTLS
MAUL MXT – 7-180
BRM Bristell LSA
CESSNA 510
TECNAM ASTORE
AUTOGYRO / CALIDUS
PIPER PA – 28-181
PIPER PA – 28-189
CESSNA T182T
CIRRUS SR22
GYROPLANE 10 – ECLIPSE
PIPER PA – 32-300

ATTENDEES

FLY IN EGYPT
Under the Auspices of

Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Youth and Sports
Tourism Promotion Authority
Aero Club Of Egypt 
IAOPA Egypt

Agenda


AGENDA

Day 1 Arrival, at ElGouna November 17th 2022

  •  

Arrival at Elgouna airport 

Day 2 El Gouna – November 18th 2022.

  • Catamaran Sailing Tour 
  • Airshow  

Day 3 Aswan – November 19th 2022. ​

  • Aswan sightseeing
  • Enjoy a full-day guided tour of
  • Visiting the High Dam,
  • The Granite Quarries
  • The Temple of Philae

Day 4 Luxor- November 20th 2022

  • Luxor sightseeing:
  • East Bank (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple)

Day 5 Luxor- November 21th 2022

  • Enjoy a full-day guided tour of West Bank (Valley of the kings & Queens, Hatshepsut)

Day 6 Luxor- November 22th 2022

Departure

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Fly In Egypt 2022 is affiliated to the FAI, Category 2 Event.

All the rules and regulations of the FAI Sporting Code will be applied.

categories :

General Aviation planes.

Light Sport planes

Tasks:

  • All the participating pilots will : 
  1.  Submit their expected time en route for each leg.
  2.  Submit their expected fuel consumption for each leg.
  3.  Do a spot landing at El Gouna Airport (HEGO).

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