B2B Travel Portal for Travel Agencies in Egypt
Short answer: QuickOTA works with Egyptian travel agencies that do not have IATA accreditation. You search, hold and book flights in the free B2B Panel, and QuickOTA issues the ticket. To open an account you need a company registered in Egypt or your tourism company licence. There is no setup fee and no minimum wallet deposit, and you sell to your customers at your own price.
This page is for agency owners in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria and across Egypt who sell flights and want a partner to issue their tickets. It explains how tourism companies are licensed in Egypt and how QuickOTA fits a new or small agency.
Key takeaways
- QuickOTA does not require IATA accreditation. QuickOTA issues the ticket.
- To open a QuickOTA account, your company registration or your tourism company licence is enough.
- Under Law 38 of 1977, ticket sales and airline agency are a separate licence class: class B.
- B2B Panel access is free, with no setup fee and no minimum deposit.
- Flights are live today; hotels, tours, visas and group requests are coming soon.
Can Egyptian agencies without IATA accreditation work with QuickOTA?
Yes. IATA accreditation lets an agency issue tickets in its own name and settle with airlines through BSP. QuickOTA works with agencies that do not have it. You book in the B2B Panel, pay from your prepaid wallet, and QuickOTA issues the e-ticket.
Accreditation brings fixed costs and obligations, such as financial checks, a financial guarantee and regular BSP settlement. Many new agencies prefer a ticketing partner while they build their customer base. You are responsible for meeting Egypt's rules for selling travel, including holding the right tourism company licence. Read Can a Non-IATA Travel Agency Issue Airline Tickets?.
How are tourism companies licensed in Egypt?
Tourism companies in Egypt are regulated by Law 38 of 1977, as amended (most recently in the text we checked by Law 125 of 2008). No tourism company may operate without a licence from the Ministry of Tourism, now the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (Article 3). The law sorts companies into three classes by activity.
| Class | Activities (Law 38 of 1977, Articles 1 and 2) |
|---|---|
| A | All tourism company activities, including organising group and individual trips inside and outside Egypt with transport, accommodation and services |
| B | Selling or issuing travel tickets, baggage and seat reservations, and acting as agent for airlines, shipping and other transport companies |
| C | Operating land, sea, air and river transport for tourists |
Capital and deposit: the law, as amended in 2008, sets a minimum company capital of EGP 2,000,000 and a financial deposit with the Ministry, set by the executive regulations, of no more than EGP 200,000 (Article 1).
The detailed procedure is in the executive regulations (Ministerial Decree 209 of 2009, amended several times). Ask the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities for the current documents, fees and deposit before you apply.
Sources: Law 38 of 1977, full text as amended · legal database record.
Last checked: 3 November 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. The amounts above come from the law as amended in 2008; confirm current requirements with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
To open a QuickOTA agency account, your company registration or your tourism company licence is enough. QuickOTA does not require IATA accreditation.
What do Egyptian agencies need from a B2B flight platform?
Egyptian agencies sell to price-sensitive customers who compare fares quickly, through seasons such as summer holidays, Ramadan and Eid, Umrah travel and visits by Egyptians working abroad. They need ticketing without IATA, clear total prices to quote fast, a way to pay that does not lock cash in large deposits, and simple handling of changes.
| Need in Egypt | Why it matters | How QuickOTA handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Ticketing without IATA | Accreditation has fixed costs and obligations | QuickOTA issues the ticket |
| Quick, clear quotes | Customers compare fares on their phones | Full cost, including the itemised service fee, shown before you book; you set your markup |
| Low cash commitment | The licence already needs capital and a deposit | Prepaid wallet, no minimum deposit; top up per booking |
| Changes and refunds | Plans change, especially for family and seasonal travel | Request changes, cancellations and refunds from the panel and see the quote first; approved refunds go back to your wallet |
| Group and Umrah travel | Groups travel together in peak seasons | Group requests are coming soon; book each traveller's flights in the panel today |
How does QuickOTA work for an Egyptian agency?
An Egyptian agency searches flights in the QuickOTA B2B Panel, checks the fare rules and service fee, holds the booking, pays from its prepaid wallet and downloads the e-ticket from its booking details. QuickOTA issues the ticket. The agency then charges its customer at its own price.
- Request agency access with your company registration or tourism company licence number.
- We review your request and ask for anything else we need, then open your panel.
- Search and compare fares. Approved agencies can search before their first top-up.
- Top up your wallet with the amount you need, online or by bank deposit. There is no minimum deposit.
- Book and ticket. QuickOTA issues the e-ticket. Sell at your price and handle after-sale requests from the panel.
Illustrative example (hypothetical numbers): an agency in Cairo books a return flight for a customer.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cost in the panel (fare + itemised service fee) | USD 300 |
| Agency price to customer | Your price in EGP or USD |
| Agency margin | Depends on your exchange rate and markup |
Exchange rates move, so check your margin with the markup calculator every time you quote.
Payments in Egypt: what to know
Egyptian customers pay in many ways, including InstaPay, the Central Bank of Egypt's instant transfer app launched in 2022, Meeza cards (the national card scheme) and Fawry's bill-payment and retail network. How your customers pay you is between you and your bank or payment provider.
Paying QuickOTA is separate: you top up your prepaid wallet online or by bank deposit, with no minimum amount. QuickOTA does not offer credit lines.
Your own Arabic booking website
When you are ready to sell online under your own brand, the QuickOTA white-label booking website supports Arabic with a right-to-left layout. It includes a page builder, blog and your own domain, and one login manages both your B2B Panel and your website. It is a monthly plan with optional modules; contact us for a quote.
Checklist before you start selling flights in Egypt
- [ ] Your company is registered in Egypt, or you hold a tourism company licence
- [ ] Your licence class covers ticket sales (class B, or class A for all activities)
- [ ] You have checked the current capital, deposit and documents with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- [ ] You have a business bank account for wallet top-ups
- [ ] You have clear terms for customers on changes, cancellations and refunds
- [ ] You know your busiest routes, so you can test them in the panel
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FAQs
Does QuickOTA accept Egyptian travel agencies without IATA?
Yes. QuickOTA accepts Egyptian travel agencies without IATA accreditation. You can apply with your company registration or your tourism company licence. QuickOTA issues the ticket for your bookings.
Which tourism company class covers selling air tickets in Egypt?
Under Law 38 of 1977, class B covers selling or issuing travel tickets and acting as agent for airlines and other transport companies. Class A covers all tourism company activities, including ticket sales.
What capital does a tourism company need in Egypt?
The law, as amended in 2008, sets a minimum capital of EGP 2,000,000 and a deposit with the Ministry of up to EGP 200,000. Confirm current amounts with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Is there a fee to join QuickOTA or a minimum deposit?
No. B2B Panel access is free, there is no setup fee and there is no minimum wallet deposit. For each booking you pay the fare and an itemised service fee, both shown before you book.
Can I book Umrah or group travel?
You can book flights for your travellers in the panel today. Group requests are coming soon; tell us about your group needs in the partnership form.
How long does the review take?
We reply within one business day. If we need more information about your agency, we contact you before opening your panel.