Flying from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Aswan Airport (ASW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 40 minutes.
Abu Simbel and Aswan Daraw follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
You can choose from 19 weekly Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest you can take. Air Cairo operates the latest service of the day at 16:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your ABS to ASW flight.
Flying during a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Aswan Daraw — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
EgyptAir is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 83.21% of services landing on schedule, EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier for ABS to ASW flights.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport. Many passengers pass through Cairo Airport when flying between ABS and ASW.
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Aswan Airport (ASW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport flight is RM384. A return ticket is currently RM805. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABS to ASW.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from ABS to ASW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
83% of flights departing from Abu Simbel Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of ABS.
Abu Simbel Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Abu Simbel. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near ABS. Whether you're catching an early flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Aswan Airport (ASW)
Step off your Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a convenient option within easy reach of ASW, make your way to Mövenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise, Every Monday Four Nights From Aswan, Every Friday Three Nights From Abu-Simbel - Including Excursions and Sightseeing.
Go beyond Aswan Daraw and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can grab a Aswan Airport rental car from Sixt.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Aswan Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Aswan Airport (ASW) to central Aswan Daraw
Aswan Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Aswan Daraw. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Aswan Airport (ASW)
December is the busiest month for flights from Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Aswan Daraw in June.
When booking your flight from Abu Simbel Airport to Aswan Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Aswan Daraw, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABS to ASW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've seen Aswan Daraw, now it's time to explore other parts of Egypt. Travel around 177 kilometres north to Luxor to tick off its top sights. From Valley of the Kings to Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Another worthwhile stop in Egypt, Sohag is about 306 kilometres north-west of Aswan Daraw. Make time for highlights including Pharaonic obelisk.
