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Where we meet you
In the arrivals hall, after customs, holding a sign with your name.
ASW — Aswan International AirportAswan
ASW · Private transfers from $18 Aswan Airport transfers.
The Nile is at its most beautiful here — granite islands, feluccas, Nubian villages. A calm ride past the High Dam to your hotel or cruise boat, and on to Abu Simbel when you’re ready.
Book a driverPhoto — Anthony Chen
(01) Arriving at ASW
What happens after you land
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How far is the city
The airport is about 16 km southwest of Aswan — around 25 minutes to the Corniche, the Old Cataract and the Nile cruise docks.
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Good to know
Abu Simbel is about three hours south through the desert. Most visitors leave very early to arrive before the heat and the crowds — your driver will plan it with you.
(02) Fixed fares
Aswan Airport prices
Per car, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, parking and waiting. Sedan for up to three guests; vans and minibuses on request.
- ASWAswan Airport → Aswan Corniche & city hotels$18
- ASWAswan Airport → Nile cruise docks$18
- ASWAswan Airport → Philae Temple$18
- ASWAswan Airport → Kom Ombo$40
- ASWAswan Airport → Abu Simbel$120
- ASWAswan Airport → Luxor (via Kom Ombo & Edfu)$95
Going somewhere else? Ask for any address — we quote in minutes.
(03) Questions
Aswan transfers, answered
How far is Aswan Airport from the city?
About 16 km — around 25 minutes to the Corniche and the Nile cruise docks.
Can you take me to Abu Simbel?
Yes. It is about three hours each way. A one-way transfer is $120 per car, or book the Masar Pass for a same-day return trip.
Can you meet me at my Nile cruise when it arrives in Aswan?
Yes. Send us the boat’s name and the day — your driver meets you at the dock for the airport, a hotel or onward travel.
Can I keep the same driver for my whole stay?
Yes. With the Masar Pass, from $59 per day, you keep one dedicated driver and car for sightseeing, dinners, intercity drives and your flight home. See both options.
(04) Other airports
Landing somewhere else?
Photo — Abdallah Shaheen