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ASW Aswan International Airport

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Aswan International Airport (ASW) serves Aswan, about 16 km southwest of Aswan. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAASW
ICAOHESN
ServesAswan
From centre16 km
Non-stop3
Airlines3
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Elevation202 m

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The airport in numbers

Aswan International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Aswan International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 104,033 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 2.4M in 2000.

Passengers / year
104,033
as of 2022
Peak traffic
2.4M
in 2000
Elevation
202 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Egyptian Airports Company
Passengers per year, 1995–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Aswan International Airport to Aswan

The airport is about 16 km southwest of Aswan, about 34 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi.

Taxi & apps: Book Uber or Careem (legal, price fixed in advance) — the recommended way. A white metered taxi as a fallback; avoid an old black taxi. Estimated fare to the centre: E£182–E£289.

Tipping: Round up; tips ('baksheesh') are common everywhere.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~24 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~34 minE£182–E£289
Private transfer~34 minfixed upfront
Car rental~34 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Aswan International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~E£182–E£289 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Aswan ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Aswan International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 3 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Egyptair · Marysya Airlines · Nas Air

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Aswan International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Aswan International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Aswan shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Aswan International Airport to the centre of Aswan?
No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi. The airport is about 16 km southwest of Aswan, about 34 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Aswan International Airport to Aswan?
Roughly E£182–E£289 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Aswan International Airport?
Book Uber or Careem (legal, price fixed in advance) — the recommended way. A white metered taxi as a fallback; avoid an old black taxi.
What's the cheapest way from Aswan International Airport to Aswan?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi.
Can I get from Aswan International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Aswan International Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Cairo, Abu Simbel, Jeddah. 3 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Aswan International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Aswan International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Aswan International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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