Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Aswan Airport (ASW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport.
Cairo and Aswan Daraw are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Choose from 68 weekly Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport flights. The 03:35 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest flight available. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CAI to ASW flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
There are plenty of direct flights from Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport, so getting to Aswan Daraw (and then touring more of Egypt!) is a breeze. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
EgyptAir is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering CAI to ASW flights is EgyptAir. Its services land without delay 68.8% of the time.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport. Jeddah Airport is a top stopover on the CAI to ASW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Aswan Airport (ASW)
ج.م. 2,862 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 6,296. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from CAI to ASW, book your journey 11 months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
65% of flights taking off from Cairo Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Cairo Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CAI:
Arriving at Aswan Airport (ASW)
After your Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport flight has landed, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Mövenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise, Every Monday Four Nights From Aswan, Every Friday Three Nights From Abu-Simbel - Including Excursions and Sightseeing is a great option that's not too far from ASW.
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Aswan Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt to explore parts of Aswan Daraw that most tourists miss.
Book your vehicle from Aswan Airport at least a few weeks ahead to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
When to fly to Aswan Airport (ASW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport. December is the busiest month to head to Aswan Daraw. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in June.
The warmest month in Aswan Daraw is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from Cairo Airport to Aswan Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to ASW in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of Egypt
Aswan Daraw has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres north of Aswan Daraw, a trip to Luxor will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple.
Where to next? Set off for Sohag. It's around 306 kilometres north-west of Aswan Daraw and home to highlights like Pharaonic obelisk.
