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| Aswan International Airport مطار أسوان الدولي | ||
| height | 201 m | |
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| IATA code | ASW | |
| ICAO code | HESN | |
| Terminals | 1 | |
| Number of passengers | 523.163 (2018) | |
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The airport Aswan International (English: Aswan International Airport, Arabic:مطار أسوان الدولي, Maṭār Aswān ad-Daulī), sometimes imprecise Darau Airport called, is 16 kilometers southwest of the egyptian city Aswan west of the Nile.
background
The airport, which opened in 1960, mainly serves Egyptian airlines and some foreign charter airlines. In 2009 around 865,000 passengers were handled. The airport has a runway that is 3,400 meters long.
getting there
| Distances | |
| Cairo | approx. 700 km |
|---|---|
| Luxor | approx. 177 km |
| Abu Simbel | approx. 215 km |
Between the airport and Aswan, there are mainly taxis and buses run by tour operators. There are no public bus routes to the airport. A taxi to Aswan train station costs around LE 130–200 (as of 2019), depending on your negotiating skills. The price should be negotiated in advance.
Airlines and Destinations
The airport is mainly served by EgyptAir and EgyptAir Express.
- AstraeusLondon Gatwick
- BSA: Braunschweig, Eindhoven
- EgyptAir: Abu Simbel, Cairo, Luxor
- EgyptAir Express: Abu Simbel, Cairo
- Lotus Air: Cairo
- Thomson Airways: London Gatwick
Terminals
There is only one terminal.
Arrival Departure
security
mobility
shop
accommodation
In Aswan there are many accommodations.
Practical advice
Toilets are available.
