Air Cairo Flight from Hurghada to Munich Makes Emergency Landing in Belgrade
An Air Cairo flight en route from the Egyptian resort town of Hurghada to Munich, Germany, was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Belgrade, Serbia, on Thursday evening, May 15, 2026. The diversion occurred after reports of suspected smoke in the cabin, according to a spokeswoman for Munich Airport.
Unscheduled Stop Due to Suspected Smoke
The flight, which departed from Hurghada, a popular Red Sea holiday destination, was rerouted to Belgrade. While the Munich Airport spokeswoman confirmed the diversion, she did not provide immediate details regarding the cause. However, the Serbian newspaper “Blic” reported that smoke in the cabin was the reason for the emergency landing.
The exact number of passengers on board the aircraft was not immediately clear. As of Friday evening, May 16, 2026, the flight was still listed as “delayed” on the Munich Airport website, with an original scheduled arrival time of 3:06 PM on Thursday.
No Further Details on Incident or Passenger Status
Further information regarding the incident, including the condition of the passengers or the extent of the smoke, was not available at the time of reporting. The German newspaper “Bild” also reported on the incident.
The unscheduled landing highlights the strict safety protocols in place for air travel, ensuring passenger well-being even in unforeseen circumstances. Investigations into the precise cause of the suspected smoke are expected to follow.
This incident follows a series of recent aviation-related news, including a Lufthansa crew’s use of emergency slides in Athens due to a warning light and strong odor, and tragic plane crashes in Namibia involving German tourists.
