Marsa Alam International Airport

Marsa Alam International Airport (IATA: RMF, ICAO: HEMA) serves the resort town of Marsa Alam on Egypt's southern Red Sea coast. It is a key entry point for tourists visiting the diving, snorkeling, and beach destinations of the region, including areas such as Hamata, Elphinstone Reef, and Wadi El Gemal National Park. The airport primarily handles charter and seasonal flights from Europe, particularly from the United Kingdom, Germany, Russia, and other European countries, reflecting the heavily tourism-driven nature of its traffic. It was developed to relieve pressure on Hurghada International Airport to the north and to open the less-developed southern Red Sea coast to international visitors. While smaller than Egypt's busiest hubs, Marsa Alam International has grown steadily since its opening, with capacity expansions undertaken to accommodate increasing tourist demand. Its single terminal handles both arrivals and departures for international leisure travelers.