Below are the best airlines to consider for short business trips from Egypt to nearby countries (Gulf, Levant, Turkey, North Africa, Eastern Mediterranean). I’ve grouped them by purpose (premium / reliable service, best hubs & connectivity, and low-cost / budget-business) and given quick reasons and practical tips for short trips.

Top picks for short regional business trips

1. Qatar Airways — best overall premium option

• Why: world‑leading business‑class product, excellent lounges at Hamad (fast transfers), frequent flights from Cairo and other Egyptian airports to Doha with onward same‑day connections across the region. Great for short turnarounds and comfortable working time onboard. (skytraxratings.com)

2. Emirates — premium connectivity and frequent schedules

• Why: very frequent flights via Dubai, good onboard Wi‑Fi/entertainment and strong lounge and airport services for business travelers. Excellent if you need many same‑day connections to GCC and some Levant destinations. (gulfnews.com)

3. Turkish Airlines — best mix of network + good business service for short hops

• Why: large network from Istanbul to most regional capitals (short flights to Beirut, Amman, Gulf cities, North Africa). Competitive business class on many regional routes and strong catering — useful when you want wide schedule choice. (gulfnews.com)

4. EgyptAir — convenient direct regional coverage and alliance benefits

• Why: national carrier with many direct flights from Cairo to the Levant, Gulf and North Africa. Useful for direct point‑to‑point trips, Star Alliance connectivity if you collect/use miles, and easier baggage/ground handling for local departures. Recent fleet/network investments keep options expanding. (reuters.com)

Low‑cost & value options (good for short trips when speed and price matter)

5. Pegasus Airlines (Turkey) — best budget option for Egypt↔Turkey

• Why: many cheap, short direct flights (Istanbul/Anatolian cities) from multiple Egyptian airports; good schedules for quick business trips though premium seats are limited compared with full service carriers. Works well for short city‑to‑city meetings. (travelandtourworld.com)

6. Flynas / flydubai / Air Arabia / Jazeera — low‑cost GCC/short regional hops

• Why: frequent, inexpensive flights across Saudi/Gulf and to nearby capitals. Good when cost and schedule frequency matter; consider paid priority or “premium” seats for a better business experience. Flynas is a Skytrax top LCC in the region. (Flynas.com)

Reliability & punctuality (important for short business trips)

• If punctuality/low risk of delay is a top priority, regional analytics consistently highlight airlines such as Qatar Airways and some Gulf carriers for strong on‑time performance; independent punctuality reports (Cirium analyses cited by travel press) list Gulf carriers near the top regionally. For very short trips you should check real‑time OTP stats before booking. (cntraveler.com)

Practical booking tips for short cross‑border business trips

• Prioritize frequency over price for same‑day or next‑day travel — more flights means easier changes if meetings run late. (Hubs: Doha, Dubai, Istanbul.)
• Use full‑service carriers (Qatar/Emirates/Turkish/EgyptAir) for luggage, lounge access and easier rebooking; use LCCs if you can travel light and need the lowest fare.
• Book refundable or flexible fares or add trip‑protection if timing is critical.
• For very short trips (under 24 hours): choose direct flights where possible or single‑connection itineraries with at least 2–3 hours buffer for transfers.
• Check lounge access rules (credit‑card, status or paid passes) — an airport lounge can make a short trip far more productive.

Quick suggestions by common short routes from Egypt

• Cairo ↔ Doha: Qatar Airways (comfort, lounge, frequency). (skytraxratings.com)
• Cairo ↔ Dubai: Emirates (frequency, connectivity) or flydubai (cheaper alternative). (gulfnews.com)
• Cairo ↔ Istanbul: Turkish Airlines (full service) or Pegasus (low cost / many departures). (gulfnews.com)
• Cairo ↔ Amman / Beirut / Beirut region: EgyptAir or Turkish/Qatar depending on timing and transfers. (reuters.com)

If you tell me which specific nearby countries/cities you fly to most often (examples: Riyadh, Dubai, Beirut, Amman, Istanbul, Tunis), I can give a 1–2 line tailored pick and best booking strategy for each route (cheapest LCC vs fastest full‑service, best departure time, typical flight time).