easyJet launched a new direct service between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sphinx International Airport (SPX), near Egypt’s Giza Pyramids, on 9 November 2026, establishing a new link between northwest England and Egypt’s principal historical and tourism attractions. The inaugural flight, U22227, was operated by Airbus A320neo G-UZHN (A20N), departing Manchester at 12:05 and arriving at Sphinx at 19:46 local time, following a flight of approximately four hours and 27 minutes. The twice-weekly service operates on Mondays and Fridays throughout the winter season, using Airbus A320-family aircraft, with U22227 serving the Manchester–Sphinx sector and U22228 operating the return flight. The inaugural service was scheduled to depart Manchester Terminal 2 at 12:05 and arrive at Sphinx at 19:05 local time. Flight-tracking data for 9 November records the aircraft, an Airbus A320neo registered G-UZHN (A20N), departing at 13:18 and landing at 19:46, with an actual flight time of 4 hours and 27 minutes. Sphinx International Airport, situated west of Greater Cairo, provides a convenient alternative gateway for visitors to the Giza Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, while the new route…
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