SSP secures contract extension at Sharm El Sheikh, Aswan, and Abu Simbel airports, strengthening its position in Egypt

SSP, the food travel experts, has announced the successful retention of its business at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Aswan International Airport, and Abu Simbel Airport, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Egypt’s busiest airports and its position as a leading F&B operator across Egyptian airports.

SSP will now operate 15 food and beverage locations across Terminals 1 and 2 in Sharm El Sheikh, two units in Aswan, and one unit in Abu Simbel. The three airports welcome over 10 million passengers annually, with Sharm El Sheikh International Airport alone serving approximately 9 million passengers, making it one of Egypt’s most important travel hubs.

With a strong and varied F&B portfolio, including international names such as KFC, BK and Costa, highly regarded local favourites, and SSP’s own globally recognised brands including Ritazza and Panopolis, SSP’s offer has been designed to elevate the passenger experience and meet the fast-growing demand for high-quality F&B options in Egypt’s thriving travel market. It has been carefully curated to appeal to business and leisure passengers, as well as those travelling with their families, who visit Egypt for its uniquely diverse range of cultural, historical and leisure attractions.

These wins build on significant momentum in Egypt for SSP, with the company celebrating the completion of several significant development projects throughout the region in 2025. The first of which was the opening of KFC at Cairo International Airport Terminal 2 – a major milestone following the opening of the first at Hurghada. A third will open at Sharm El Sheikh. These join other internationally renowned brands in SSP’s collection such as Burger King (seven units) and Costa (five units).

Total passenger traffic at Egypt’s largest airport, Cairo, rose 6.8 percent in 2025 to 30.94 million, up from 28.97 million in 2024. The number of flights increased 4.8 percent year-on-year to 224,303. Passenger traffic at other airports surged 22.3 percent in 2025, reaching approximately 28 million arrivals and departures, according to the Egyptian State Information Service.

These developments underscore SSP’s investment in Egypt as a core market within the EEME (Eastern Europe & Middle East) division, one of the fastest-growing regions in the company’s global network.

George Antoniou, CEO of SSP EEME said; “This new deal is closely aligned with SSP’s global strategy to develop our business in higher growth markets. It marks the continuation of a strategic relationship that began in 2000, and is testament to the enduring trust, operational excellence, and wide brand portfolio that SSP brings to airport environments across the region and around the world. Egypt remains a strategically important market for SSP, and we’re proud to continue serving millions of passengers each year at these iconic airports. We look forward to continuing our successful long-term collaboration across all Egyptian airports for many years to come.”