Search Flights from Sharq El Owainat to Cairo

Shark El Owaniat Airport welcomes its passengers with its small terminal on the south-west of Egypt. You can reach Shark El Owainat Airport from the center by renting a car, private airport shuttles or taking a taxi. The fares and journey durations of all these vehicles are similar. You can travel to the airport from the center of Shark El Owaniat by selecting a suitable vehicle for your needs.

Taxi

Traveling by taxi is extremely fast in Shark El Owainat and at the same time one of the safest means of transportation. You can come to the airport by taxi and get off from car in front of the terminal and you can carry your luggage with these vehicles to the terminal easily.

Car Rental

In the center of Shark El Owainat, local rental companies are in the service of passengers who want to travel to the airport with a different vehicle than taxi. If you are considering renting a car, be sure to take your relevant documents, which may be required while renting the car, with you to the car rental offices located in the city.

Airport Shuttle

Shuttles may be preferred by passengers traveling to the airport, especially from the hotels located in the central areas of Shark El Owainat. Fares of the shuttles to the airport are determined by criteria such as the total distance to be traveled and the number of passengers travelling. You can contact the airport shuttle providers in advance for further information.

Airport Information

Located on the south-west of Egypt, which is one of the most touristic countries in the region, the airport is used mainly for local and regional flights. At the Shark El Owainat Airport, which serves with a small terminal building, you can find and use some of the standard services such as waiting rooms, information office, ATMs. Among the vehicles you can choose for your transfer at the airport, the tax stands are located in front of the terminal, while car rental companies are located in and around the terminal.

One of the most important cities in history, tourism and culture, Egypt's capital city, Cairo, is hosting millions of visitors each year. Access to the city center for visitors using the Cairo International Airport, the only airport in the city, is not so easy, unlike other world capitals that host visitors.

It is possible to get to the city center from the airport at Heliopolis, which is 30 kilometers far from the center of the city, only with private shuttles, rental cars and taxis. There are also municipal buses that provide access to metro lines.

Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus

Cairo is a city shaped by the Nile River, forming various peninsulas and islands. So there are a few centers of the city. The most important of the centers are the Giza district in the east of Nile, hosting the pyramids, Wasat Al Balad, and the island named Zamalek. All of these areas are 25 to 30 kilometers from the airport. The most commonly used vehicle on this route is the shuttle.

You can arrange a private shuttle for you by phoning 19970 at the airport or phoning the same number or online in advance. You can reach to Wasat Al Balad and Zamalek at the best prices with the vehicles of maximum of 7 people + 7 luggage or 10 people + 0 luggage capacity. For Giza, you need to pay a little more.

City Buses

You can go to Ramses metro station by city bus number 111 which departs from Terminal 1 of Cairo International Airport and you can reach the city center and major centers from here by metro. However, city buses take half an hour to one and a half hours to get to the city due to traffic conditions and excessive number of bus stops.

You can also go to the Heliopolis and Nasr areas by bus and get to the newly completed metro stations from here. Green Line, one of the three metro lines in the city, is expected to reach the airport next year.

Private Service

In Cairo International Airport you also have the chance of a luxury transfer. You can choose from London-style taxis, limousines, and luxury buses for transportation. You do not have a bargaining option with these services, which are more expensive. The vehicles that you will travel with prices determined according to each region are the type of transportation that is most popular with businessmen and rich people coming to Cairo.

Car Rental

The airport hosts car rental offices of companies such as Budget, Avis, Hertz and Europecar. These companies also have offices in different regions of the city. You can get to the city center by using the Oroba road with the car you can rent from here.  The entrance to the airport with the cars costs 5 Egyptian Pounds. The airport also has a parking space with the capacity of 3,612 private vehicles.