Saint Catherine Airport has not been used for flights for a while now. For this reason, in the region, travelers can prefer Cairo International Airport in Cairo, the capital city of the country, or Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Reaching both airports from the center of Saint Catherine is practical and easy with the alternatives such as taxis, rental cars and private shuttles. If your dates of travel are determined in advance, you can find a chance to go to the airport for a more reasonable price by getting an early reservation made for shuttles. 

Taxi

By taxi, you can directly come to Cairo International Airport in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, or Sharm El Sheikh Airport from the city center of St. Catherine. Taxi fares are generally not so high in Egypt. Since the airports in St. Catherine are closed to flights and it is necessary to go to another city for traveling, taxi fares may be high. Before coming to Cairo International Airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport from the city, you can talk to taxi drivers bargain a little to get the taxi fare reduced.

Car Rental

Car rental is not preferred so much as airports are not so close in the region. Still, if you would like to come to the airports in Sharm El Sheikh or Cairo by renting a car, you can get support from the local car rental companies. After renting your car, you must definitely take a map showing the directions with you or set off with a local guide who knows the region well. Accordingly, you can find your direction more easily while coming to Cairo International Airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

Private Shuttle

Shuttles are often preferred in the region since they are quick and offer traveling for more cheaply than taxis. Passengers who take shuttles from the city center of Saint Catherine can directly come to Cairo International airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport without any transfer. One of the significant advantages for those who come to airport by shuttles is the fact that these vehicles can carry suitcases easily. You can pay for the shuttle fare in the currency valid in Egypt or Dollars.

Airport Information

Since Saint Catherine Airport is close to flights, passengers who travel to the region may prefer Cairo International airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport. In both airports, you can use comfortable resting areas, do shopping from the shops before and after your travel, and complete your exchange transactions in the exchange office. In Cairo International Airport and Sharm El Sheikh Airport, you can taste delicious food belonging to African and world cuisines, have drinks in cafes and buy souvenirs. At the desks in the airport, you can get information about transportation to surrounding regions, alternative vehicles and other issues. You can also spend your time by using the Internet or reading journals and newspapers in Cairo International airport and Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

Al-Aqiq Airport is located about 30 kilometers east of the city center. Transportation to the city center is provided by taxi or car rental services from the airport, which has welcome many domestic and foreign visitors for many years. Inside the airport are car parking areas, car rental offices, a restaurant and a shopping center.

Rent a car

You can reach the city center from the airport by renting a car without loss of time. You can easily rent a car visiting the car rental offices at the airport or make a reservation before your flight.

Hotel Transfer Services

Since there are not many transportation alternatives in the city center of Al-Aqiq, the hotels provide transfer services as a comfortable option for their guests. Many hotel services pick you up from the airport to your hotel. In order to benefit from this option, you should contact your hotel and make a reservation in advance. There are many hotels providing transfer service between the hotel and the airport in the city center.

Taxi

You can reach the city center by taking a taxi at the exit of Al-Aqiq Airport. Since public transportation is less preferred in the city center, visitors prefer taking a taxi to reach the city center from the airport. Before you get in the taxi, describing the location of the hotel clearly and negotiating with the driver about taxi fare could prevent potential misunderstandings and problems.