The airport Mersa Matruh (English: Marsa Matruh International Airport, Arabic:مطار مرسى مطروح الدولي, Maṭār Marsā Maṭrūḥ ad-daulī) is about 2 kilometers southwest of the egyptian city Marsā Maṭrūḥ.
background
The former British military airport has been used by the Egyptians for civil and military flights since 1954. The airport is mainly used for vacation flights in summer. The airport has two runways 3,000 meters long. In 2009 and 2011 just under 72,000 and 100,000 passengers were handled.
getting there
Distances | |
Cairo | about 422 km |
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EgyptAir operates a shuttle bus between the airport and the EgyptAir branch in Marsā Maṭrūḥ. Many hotels offer their own bus shuttle services.
Operate between the airport and Marsā Maṭrūḥ no Taxis. It is possible to take a taxi from Marsā Maṭrūḥ.
Airlines and Destinations
The airport is served seasonally in summer by EgyptAir and some European charter airlines, with an increasing trend.
- EgyptAir: EgyptAir Express runs twice a week during the season Cairo, Sundays and Thursdays. A ticket for one route costs LE 542 (status 8/2010).
- Petroleum Air Services: Charter flights from Cairo
Terminals
There is only one terminal.
Arrival Departure
The baggage claim takes place on conveyor belts.
security
mobility
The connection between the aircraft and the arrival and departure halls is carried out by buses.
shop
There are no shops at the airport.
accommodation
In Marsā Maṭrūḥ there are some accommodations.
Practical advice
Toilets are available.