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Aswan Airport

Facts Aswan Airport

  • 05 16, 2023

The airport opened its door in the Aswan Governorate, South of the Arab Republic of Egypt in 1960 AD after a proposal to set up the airport in 1956 was made by the National Production Council with an aim to satisfy the tourism traffic. It is internationally known by International Air Transport Association (IATA code) as (ASW) while it has (HESN) which represents International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO code). The airport covers an area of 3,100,000 square meters and primarily serves the Nubian region at south part of Arab Republic of Egypt

Aswan International Airport is fully equipped to serve passengers, by establishing a special passenger building containing 23 counters, capable of serving 1,800 passengers per hour, a baggage handling system, special parking spaces for aircraft called aprons, and corridors containing guidance signs, in addition to one runway with a length of 3,402 meters and a width of 45 meters.

The most important services that Aswan International Airport provides to travelers are the following:

Luggage wrapping service.

Medical services.

Money exchange service.

Children's play service.

Food and beverage services.

Information inquiry service.

Luggage storage service.

Post office services.

Free Wi-Fi service.

Duty-free shopping service.

Many flights depart from Aswan International Airport to various cities around the world, including the following: 

Domestic flights in Egypt

  • Cairo.
  • Luxor.
  • Abu Simbel.
  • Hurghada.
  • Giza.

International flights

  • Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • Valencia in Spain
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If you need to, you can renew your tourist visa for a longer period of time; however, you must do so by applying at the Mogamma building in Tahrir Square or at the comparable government offices in other well-known towns like Alexandria or Luxor.

The airport offers Wi-Fi, ATMs, and a post office.

Food and Drinks: Inside the terminal are coffee shops and eateries.
Shopping: There are gift shops and a duty-free section.
Secure luggage wrapping is available for transport. Go to the relevant airline's offices or the information desk at the airport if your luggage is missing.
Other Services: Playgrounds for kids, mosques, health care facilities, smoking spots, and pharmacies.

Aswan Airport (ASW) is the sole airport in the city.
 

We advise choosing Luxor over Aswan if you have five days to spend in Egypt because Luxor is home to more significant ancient Egyptian monuments than Aswan. Planning an itinerary for at least a week in Egypt is, however, much preferable. 3 days: Just travel to Cairo, perhaps with a day trip to Alexandria. 5 days - Luxor can and ought to be added.

Aswan Airport in Aswan, Egypt, offers stunning aerial views of the surrounding area. Notable landmarks and attractions include the Nile River, Aswan Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk. The Nile River offers panoramic views of the desert landscape, with islands, feluccas, and riverside settlements. The Aswan High Dam, a significant engineering marvel, is visible from the airport, while the picturesque island of Philae offers a beautiful view of the goddess Isis. The cityscape of Aswan is characterized by vibrant markets, buildings, mosques, and crowded streets. The desert landscape offers stunning views of sandy dunes and rocky formations.

Aswan Airport is located in Aswan Governorate in southern Egypt. Specifically, Aswan International Airport is located about 16 kilometers southeast of Aswan city. This airport is an important gateway to Aswan's tourist area and serves domestic and international flights.

Aswan International Airport, located in the city of Aswan, southern Egypt, is an international tourist airport, serving the Nubia region in southern Egypt, in addition to Abu Simbel Airport, about 10 kilometers from the city, and is part of the Aswan Military Air Base.

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