Popular Airport | Borg El Arab Airport |
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Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 1 hour 50 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 966 Km |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.