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Getting to the City Center from St. Catherine Intl. Airport

Saint Catherine International Airport is used only for military flights. For this reason, passengers traveling to the region can prefer Cairo International Airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport. It is possible to take advantage of many alternatives such as shuttle, bus, taxi and car rental for travelling to Saint Catherine city center from the both airports. The cost of shuttles in the country is generally affordable and you can opt for one of these vehicles to travel to Saint Catherine and its surrounding area provided that you make a reservation in advance.

Taxis and rental cars are costlier than shuttles with the effect of the relatively long distance. No matter which vehicle you choose, you can make a reservation in advance for the vehicle you prefer and reach Saint Catherine and the nearby area without wasting any time.

Taxi

You can travel to the center of Saint Catherine by using a taxi that you will see in front of the terminals when you land at Cairo International Airport or Sharm El-Sheikh Airport which is another alternative that you can prefer for the transportation to the region. However, the cost of travelling to the center by taxi may be high since the both airports are not close to the region. When you land at Cairo International Airport, you can also easily find a taxi at late hours. By visiting the information desk at the airports, you can get information about the cost of travelling to the region by taxi, finding a taxi and other issues. Then, you can choose your transportation vehicle.

Car Rental 

Passengers, who want to rent a car at Cairo International Airport or Sharm El-Sheikh Airport, can visit one of the car rental offices at the airport. If you make an online reservation in advance for a suitable vehicle, you can easily receive it in a short time even in the busiest periods. If you are visiting the region for the first time, you can take a navigation device or map with you in order to easily reach Saint Catherine and nearby places. If you are planning to stay at a hotel close to Saint Catherine, you can inform your hotel about your wish to rent a car. In this way, your hotel can make a reservation from one of the car rental companies located in Cairo or Sharm El-Sheikh.

Private Shuttle 

Shuttles are among the preferred transportation options since they offer more budget-friendly and faster travel for passengers compared to taxis. You can get on a shuttle in front of the terminals of Sharm El-Sheikh Airport and Cairo International Airport and comfortably travel to Saint Catherine and nearby places. The amount you need to pay for benefitting from this service varies depending on the distance and the season travelled. You can get information about the updated shuttle fares by phone or over the internet and travel to Saint Catherine and nearby regions by using these comfortable vehicles.

Getting to St. Catherine Intl. Airport from the City Center

Saint Catherine Airport has not been used for flights for a while now. For this reason, in the region, travelers can prefer Cairo International Airport in Cairo, the capital city of the country, or Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Reaching both airports from the center of Saint Catherine is practical and easy with the alternatives such as taxis, rental cars and private shuttles. If your dates of travel are determined in advance, you can find a chance to go to the airport for a more reasonable price by getting an early reservation made for shuttles. 

Taxi

By taxi, you can directly come to Cairo International Airport in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, or Sharm El Sheikh Airport from the city center of St. Catherine. Taxi fares are generally not so high in Egypt. Since the airports in St. Catherine are closed to flights and it is necessary to go to another city for traveling, taxi fares may be high. Before coming to Cairo International Airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport from the city, you can talk to taxi drivers bargain a little to get the taxi fare reduced.

Car Rental

Car rental is not preferred so much as airports are not so close in the region. Still, if you would like to come to the airports in Sharm El Sheikh or Cairo by renting a car, you can get support from the local car rental companies. After renting your car, you must definitely take a map showing the directions with you or set off with a local guide who knows the region well. Accordingly, you can find your direction more easily while coming to Cairo International Airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

Private Shuttle

Shuttles are often preferred in the region since they are quick and offer traveling for more cheaply than taxis. Passengers who take shuttles from the city center of Saint Catherine can directly come to Cairo International airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport without any transfer. One of the significant advantages for those who come to airport by shuttles is the fact that these vehicles can carry suitcases easily. You can pay for the shuttle fare in the currency valid in Egypt or Dollars.

Airport Information

Since Saint Catherine Airport is close to flights, passengers who travel to the region may prefer Cairo International airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport. In both airports, you can use comfortable resting areas, do shopping from the shops before and after your travel, and complete your exchange transactions in the exchange office. In Cairo International Airport and Sharm El Sheikh Airport, you can taste delicious food belonging to African and world cuisines, have drinks in cafes and buy souvenirs. At the desks in the airport, you can get information about transportation to surrounding regions, alternative vehicles and other issues. You can also spend your time by using the Internet or reading journals and newspapers in Cairo International airport and Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

Weather in Saint Catherine

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 18ºC - Max 28ºC
TuesdayMin 19ºC - Max 28ºC
WednesdayMin 18ºC - Max 28ºC
ThursdayMin 16ºC - Max 28ºC
FridayMin 15ºC - Max 29ºC

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