Travelling from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport (ASW): What you need to know
Aswan International Airport is located in Aswan Daraw. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour behind Istanbul.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to ASW.
Travelling during a popular month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Istanbul to ASW even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is an option when flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST).
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Istanbul, IST can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Istanbul Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport (ASW) out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Istanbul to ASW flight? Check in to a hotel near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
About Aswan International Airport (ASW)
After your flight from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport has landed, kick back at a nearby hotel. Mövenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise, Every Monday Four Nights From Aswan, Every Friday Three Nights From Abu-Simbel - Including Excursions and Sightseeing is a good option that's an easy drive from ASW.
Getting from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to central Aswan Daraw
Central Aswan Daraw is around 40 kilometres from Aswan International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport (ASW)
At the moment, $262 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $604. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Istanbul to ASW. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Istanbul to Aswan International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport (ASW)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning the timing of your trip. June is the quietest month to go to Aswan Daraw. February is when most people book flights from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport (ASW), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Istanbul to ASW plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Aswan Daraw, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 43ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 25ºC.
More about Aswan Daraw
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Aswan International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Aswan Daraw:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Aswan Daraw when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Temple of Philae followed by Hotel Old Cataract and Temple of Horus.
Explore more of Egypt
Luxor is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Aswan Daraw. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple.
Another major destination in Egypt, Akhmīm is roughly 306 kilometres north of Aswan Daraw. Be sure to visit highlights including Akhmim, Bekas Istana Fir’aun.