Summary: SSP has extended its food and beverage contracts at Sharm El Sheikh, Aswan and Abu Simbel airports, operating 15 outlets across Sharm El Sheikh’s Terminals 1 and 2, two units at Aswan and one at Abu Simbel, maintaining a portfolio of international and local brands.

SSP contract extension confirms the company will continue to run food and beverage operations at three Egyptian airports. The renewed agreements keep SSP in place at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Aswan International Airport and Abu Simbel Airport, extending a commercial relationship that has been active for decades.

Scope of the renewed agreements

Under the contract extensions, SSP will operate a total of 18 food and beverage units across the three airports. At Sharm El Sheikh, the company will run 15 outlets across Terminals 1 and 2. Aswan will host two SSP-managed units and Abu Simbel will retain a single outlet under the renewed arrangement.

  • Sharm El Sheikh International Airport: 15 units across Terminals 1 and 2
  • Aswan International Airport: 2 units
  • Abu Simbel Airport: 1 unit
  • Combined annual passenger throughput for the three airports: more than 10 million

Sharm El Sheikh remains the dominant hub in this group, handling roughly 9 million passengers per year on its own. Together, the three airports process in excess of 10 million travellers annually, serving a mix of leisure, cultural and business passengers visiting Egypt.

Brands and network presence

SSP’s concession portfolio in these airports blends international chains with local concepts and SSP-owned formats. The operator’s line-up includes KFC, Burger King and Costa, alongside in-house and regional brands such as Ritazza and Panopolis aimed at a broad passenger mix.

The extensions build on SSP’s wider expansion across Egypt during 2025. The company opened a KFC at Cairo International Airport Terminal 2, following an earlier KFC launch in Hurghada, and has plans for a third KFC at Sharm El Sheikh. Across the airport network, SSP currently operates seven Burger King and five Costa locations.

Passengers dining at food and beverage outlets inside an Egyptian airport terminal, illustrating SSP’s retail presence
SSP operates international and local food & beverage brands across Egypt’s airport terminals

Strategic importance for SSP and the region

The renewed business cements Egypt as a key market within SSP’s Eastern Europe and Middle East division, one of the group’s fastest-growing regions. The agreements continue a partnership that began in 2000 and uphold SSP’s operational footprint at several iconic Egyptian gateways.

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.

Official statistics highlight rising passenger volumes across Egypt. The Egyptian State Information Service reported a 6.8% rise in traffic at Cairo International Airport in 2025, with 30.94 million passengers compared with 28.97 million in 2024, and flight movements up 4.8% to 224,303. Broader airport traffic outside Cairo grew by 22.3% in 2025, reaching around 28 million arrivals and departures.

What this means for travellers and the industry

For passengers, the contract renewals should ensure continuity of familiar dining options and the rollout of additional units planned across the network. For the travel retail sector, SSP’s continued commitment signals investor confidence in Egypt’s airport passenger recovery and the commercial prospects of the region.

So what? The extensions mean travellers can expect consistent food and beverage offerings across Sharm El Sheikh, Aswan and Abu Simbel, while the deals underline Egypt’s strengthening passenger demand and appeal to international airport retailers.