Arriving at Marsa Alam Airport (RMF) — also at night: visa, exit, the ride to your hotel
Marsa Alam Airport (RMF) is about 10 km from Port Ghalib — 10–15 minutes by car. After the visa, passport control and customs you walk out into the arrivals hall; there is no public transport to the hotels — the resorts are spread along 100 km of coast. A pre-booked private car with a name sign costs from $25 per car, not per person, with no night surcharge and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing. Prices checked .
- Airport code RMF
- To the main hotel zone ≈ 10 km · 10–15 min
- Visa e-visa or visa on arrival
- Night landing no surcharge · 60 min free waiting
Where exactly does the driver meet me?
After passport control and customs, in the public arrivals hall of Marsa Alam Airport: the driver holds a sign with your name. If you cannot see him, write on WhatsApp — the number is in your confirmation. He follows the flight number, so a delay or an early landing is not a problem.
Marsa Alam Airport sits next to Port Ghalib marina, but the hotels stretch along the coast: Port Ghalib is 10 minutes away, Marsa Alam town and Abu Dabbab about an hour, the far-south resorts towards Hamata longer. Send us your hotel name — the price is per zone, per car.
Do I need a visa, and where do I get it?
Most visitors either buy an e-visa in advance on the official portal or a visa on arrival at the bank counters before passport control (US$25 single entry, according to the UK FCDO). Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Rules change — check the official portal before you fly.
Is there a bus, or how do people get to the hotels?
Marsa Alam Airport: there is no public transport to the hotels — the resorts are spread along 100 km of coast.
Many flights land in the evening; there are few taxis waiting for late arrivals, so a pre-booked car matters more here than at bigger airports.
How much is a private transfer, per car?
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (Hiace) | Bus (Coaster) | Premium van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsa Alam Airport to Port Ghalib one way | $25 | $40 | $80 | $65 |
| Marsa Alam Airport to Marsa Alam town & Abu Dabbab one way | $55 | $70 | $140 | $115 |
| Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib driver waits, back the same day | $380 | $520 | $900 | $835 |
Prices are per car for the whole route, including the driver, fuel, tolls and parking. The same price day and night.
What if my flight lands at 2 a.m. or is delayed?
Nothing changes: no night surcharge, and the 60 minutes of free waiting start from the actual landing. If the flight is cancelled or moved to the next day, we move the transfer or refund it.
Taxi, app or pre-booked car — compared
| Way | Time | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi at the exit | right away | varies — agree before you get in | the price is negotiated; ask for the total, per car |
| Hotel transfer / tour-operator bus | waits for all passengers | set by the hotel or tour operator | shared bus stops at several hotels |
| Pre-booked private car (us) | right away, waits 60 min | from $25 per car | name sign, fixed price, child seat free |
SIM card and cash at the airport
ATMs and exchange counters are in the arrivals hall; mobile operators (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat, WE) sell tourist SIM cards with your passport. The driver waits while you buy one.
Sources and checks
- Egypt e-Visa portal (official) — Government of Egypt; checked by us
- Egypt travel advice — entry requirements — UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk); checked by us
You may also need
- Port Ghalib: getting there from Marsa Alam Airport, day and night
- Marsa Alam: getting there from Marsa Alam Airport, day and night
- Marsa Alam Airport transfers
- Hurghada Airport to Marsa Alam — from $160
Questions
How much is a taxi from Marsa Alam Airport to my hotel?
Taxis at the exit negotiate. A pre-booked car with us costs from $25 per car, fixed in advance, at any hour.
Is there a night surcharge?
No. The price is the same at 3 a.m. as at noon.
What if my flight is delayed?
The driver follows the flight and waits 60 minutes from the actual landing at no cost.
Can I pay in cash?
Yes: pay 50% online to confirm and the rest in cash to the driver, or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes, free on request — tell us the age of the child.
How do I cancel?
Transfers can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before pickup.