Airport

SKV St Catherine International Airport

St Catherine International Airport (SKV) serves Sharm El Sheikh, about 90 km north of Sharm El Sheikh. 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.

IATASKV
ICAOHESC
ServesSharm El Sheikh
From centre90 km
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Elevation1331 m

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The airport in numbers

St Catherine International Airport — facts & history

We pulled St Catherine International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 62 passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1,821 in 1997.

Passengers / year
62
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1,821
in 1997
Elevation
1331 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1995–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from St Catherine International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh

The airport is about 90 km north of Sharm El Sheikh, about 94 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£930–E£1477.

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

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~66 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~94 minE£930–E£1477
Private transfer~94 minfixed upfront
Car rental~94 min + חניהfrom the terminal
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Which way suits you from St Catherine International Airport

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in St. Catherine ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at St Catherine 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 St Catherine International Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from St Catherine International Airport to the centre of Sharm El Sheikh?
No rail to Cairo airport (CAI). The Cairo Airport Shuttle bus or a taxi. The airport is about 90 km north of Sharm El Sheikh, about 94 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from St Catherine International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh?
Roughly E£930–E£1477 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from St Catherine 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 St Catherine International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh?
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 St Catherine 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.
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 St Catherine 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 St Catherine International Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026