Flying from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport is 50 minutes.
Each week, there are 76 Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, select the 07:05 EgyptAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 13:15 with EgyptAir.
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 on time to board your ASW to ABS flight.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Abu Simbel (and then seeing more of Egypt!) is easy with EgyptAir. This popular airline has direct flights from Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for ASW to ABS flights is EgyptAir.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Cairo International Airport is a sought-after stop between ASW and ABS.
How to find the cheapest flights from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
Currently, $119 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $244. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ASW to ABS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from ASW to ABS.
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Handy information about Aswan International Airport (ASW)
50.11% of flights departing from Aswan International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Aswan International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Aswan Daraw. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport, have a look at Benben by Dhara Hotels - Adults Only. It's a short ride from ASW.
Arriving at Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ABS instead:
Getting from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to central Abu Simbel
From Abu Simbel Airport, Abu Simbel is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Abu Simbel. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Aswan International Airport to Abu Simbel Airport for August if you'd like to visit Abu Simbel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ASW to ABS sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
You've visited Abu Simbel, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Travel about 386 kilometres north to Luxor to tick off its leading attractions. From Karnak Temple Sacred Lake to Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 467 kilometres north of Abu Simbel, Sohag is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة, Omar ibn al-Khattab mosque in Naga Disqualified and Mosque Noor Islam.