Search Flights from Saint Catherine to Alexandria
Approximate Travel Distance | Approximate Flight Duration | Popular Airlines | Popular Airport |
|---|---|---|---|
4,944
Km
|
6 hour
10 min
| Borg El Arab Airport |
Transportation to Saint Catherine Airport from the City Center
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.
Last Updated: 25 Nov 2017Transportation to Alexandria City Center from Airport
Borg El Arab Airport
It cannot be said that there are many alternatives to get to Alexandria city center from Borg El Arab International Airport. The means of transportation mostly preferred by passengers is taxi. You can also get to the city center easily with the car you can rent from one of the car rental companies located at the airport. In addition, some hotels offer private shuttle service for their guests.
Taxi
You can see many taxis waiting in front of Borg El Arab International Airport terminal building. Since the distance is not short, taxi is not an affordable means of transportation for this travel. However, it is possible to agree on a reasonable fare by bargaining. You should specify your destination and agree on the fare before your travel, and make sure to pay the fare after reaching your destination. Getting to the city center by taxi takes about 1 hour under normal traffic conditions.
Hotel Shuttle
Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You should get in contact with your hotel in advance whether they provide this service or not. If they do, you should learn the amount you need to pay and make a reservation in advance. This service may be more expensive compared to taxi but it is much safer. Your vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport and you can comfortably get to the city center thanks to this service.
Car Rental
If you want to rent a car and have a comfortable travel, you can agree with one of the car rental companies found at the airport. You shouldn’t forget that you must have an international driver's license. If the car you rented has any damage, you must keep a written record during renting.
You should also be careful about the traffic density in Alexandria and the drivers who don’t pay much attention to the traffic rules. After leaving the airport, turn left to North Coast Road, connect to Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir that you will see on the right and drive straight until you reach the city center. This travel lasts about 50 minutes.
El Nouzha Airport
El Nouzha Airport is only seven kilometers away from Alexandria city center. It is thus very easy to reach the city center from the airport. You can also get information about transfer services by calling your hotel in advance. You can also get to Alexandria from El Nouzha Airport by taxi.
Taxi
You can use taxis to reach Alexandria city center, which is seven kilometers from El Nouzha Airport, which is closed since 2010, but still active, quickly and practically. The fare required for this taxi journey is approximately 26-32 Egyptian pounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Saint Catherine-Alexandria flights, you can use St. Catherine Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Borg El Arab Airport, El Nouzha Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Saint Catherine-Alexandria is 4944 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 6 hour 10 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Saint Catherine-Alexandria flights is Monday.
