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Hi again, I need a bit of advice please, does anyone know if Egyptian nationals can fly on both scheduled and chartered flights from Egypt to the UK or not? I assumed they could but I just read this........ "Egyptian Air Travel regulations require that Egypt residents or anyone who has been in Egypt longer than 28 days may only travel on scheduled flights" Thanks!! x
happybunny Member # 14224
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Hi
From what i know egyptain nationals are unable to fly on chartered flights from the uk. My husband and i wanted to fly to sharm but was unable. The tourist agency said it should not be a problem if you are booking a package holiday ie flights/hotel from the uk. You will be unable to book a flight from egypt. KLM are the cheapest but of course they are not direct.
Take care
dragonfly Member # 13928
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Thanks so much for that! Noone seems to be able to tell me what the situation is and it seems ridiculous that they cant but I am getting used to most things being ridiculus these days! Someone told me that egyptians can fly on chartered flights if its is a package holiday including a hotel but not without? Can he fly with KLM on a spousal visa for the UK? Would he not need a transit visa as well for amsterdam? I think we will just book with egyptair! Thanks again Happybunny! X
get_over_it Member # 11286
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Mine came via Prague, he found a really cheap flight with only a few hours in transit (no extra visa needed as long as they don't leave the airport, as far as I know). His brother recently flew back to Ireland via Amsterdam and again, didn't need a transit visa for his few hours in Holland.
Saying that, if you can find a decent fare, a direct flight with EgyptAir or BA would be even better and save all that extra hanging about - although I guess if you've waited this long to be together, a few more hours isn't going to hurt!
happybunny Member # 14224
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He can fly KLM as long as he doesn't leave Amsterdam airport! It is cheaper as with all non - direct flights but it takes longer. He can fly any scheduled flight without having to get any transit visa as long as he doesn't leave the airport. Egyptair is a good choice but try BA as well if your looking for direct they sometimes have good offers!! Good luck to you both. Take care
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