Transfer Options from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada

If you’re an avid scuba diver or lover of all things marine life, Hurgada is the perfect vacation spot for you. This stunning resort town is located on the coast of the Red Sea and stretches an impressive 40km along the water’s edge. Aside from the numerous dive shops and schools in the modern Sekalla district, you will also find countless restaurants and vibrant nightlife in Old Town, and boutique stores and coffee shops in El Dahar.

When it comes to travelling from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada there are public transport options, but as they will take around 18 hours to reach Hurghada, with stops in Cairo, they aren’t really a reasonable way to travel. Instead, booking a private transfer or taking a local airport taxi upon landing is the best way to travel. The 231 km journey will take just 3 hours and the cost will be a very affordable €60 (EGP 1,980) – considering the distance!

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS

OPTION	PRICE	DURATION	AVAILABILITY
Taxi	€60	180min	24/7

How to get from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada by taxi

For a quick, easy and comfortable transfer from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada, you can take a taxi. The journey time in a local airport taxi or private transfer will be around 3 hours.

How much is a taxi from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada?

The cost of your Marsa Alam Airport taxi will depend on a few factors, such as the company you travel with, the number of passengers in your group and the resort/exact destination you’re travelling to. The average fare will be around €60 (EGP 1,980), which is very affordable considering the length of the journey.

Of course, if you’d prefer a fixed fare you can pre-pay and rely on, you can pre-book with a top-rated company like Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€60 (EGP 1,980)

Trip Duration

3 Hr.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience

Safety

Value for Money

Taxis run 24 hours a day from Marsa Alam Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Marsa Alam Airport?

Taxis are readily available at Marsa Alam Airport 24/7. You will find the taxi rank located just outside of the Arrivals Hall exit doors.

Convenience

As public transport in Marsa Alam is lacking, especially when it comes to long journeys like this one, unless you’re renting a car, the quickest and easiest way to get directly from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada is to take a taxi. The door-to-door journey will take just 3 hours and you will be able to relax in a private vehicle the entire way, making only your own stops when needed, in communication with your driver.

Editor’s Note

As the journey from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada is long, adding on a small tip at the end of your journey is customary.

Useful Tips

The price for your journey usually includes one scheduled stop.

Luggage that can fit in the vehicle's trunk can be transported free of charge.

The price of your Marsa Alam Airport taxi will increase for groups of over 4 people, as a larger vehicle will be required.

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20 minute gap between transfers
Regular Car Sanitisation
Contactless ride
Sanitiser in every car

How do I get from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada?

Taking a private transfer or a local taxi from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada is the only valid transfer option for anyone looking to cover this journey. You will need to pay your driver around €60 (EGP 1,980) for a regular local cab and the journey will take approximately 3 hours.

For a competitive, pre-paid fixed fare, you can always consider booking your ride in advance with Welcome Pickups.

What’s the cost of a taxi from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada?

The average cost for a taxi from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada will be €60 (EGP 1,980), which compared to most other cities, and while taking into consideration the distance, is quite affordable. However, this isn’t a fixed fare. For a set fare that won’t change, you can pre-book with Welcome Pickups instead.

What is the distance between Marsa Alam Airport and Hurghada?

The distance from Marsa Alam Airport to Hurghada is 231 km. Taking an airport taxi to your hotel or apartment in Hurghada will take around 3 hours.

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