Sphinx Airport to Giza pyramids hotels
Private transfer Sphinx Airport to Giza pyramids hotels: $40 sedan, $50 Hiace minivan, $110 Coaster bus, $80 premium van — per car, one way. 30 km, about 36 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is west of Cairo, on the desert side of Giza — about 30 km and 30–40 minutes to the hotels by the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum, without crossing the city centre. It was upgraded in 2025 to handle about 1.2 million passengers a year. The driver meets you with a name sign at the terminal exit.
- Distance30 km
- Drive time36 min
- Pricefrom $40
Sphinx Airport to Giza pyramids hotels: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Hyundai Elantra / Toyota Corolla or similar | $40 ≈ 2,160 EGP | ≈ 20 | ≈ 13 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $50 ≈ 2,700 EGP | ≈ 25 | ≈ 17 | ≈ 13 | ≈ 8 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $110 ≈ 5,930 EGP | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 | ≈ 28 | ≈ 18 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $80 ≈ 4,310 EGP | ≈ 40 | ≈ 27 | ≈ 20 | ≈ 13 |
return — same price, add it in the calculator · entrance tickets not included.
The road
Desert highways to the Giza plateau; no city traffic until the last kilometres. Tolls included.
Worth stopping
- Cash: few services at the terminal — withdraw before you fly or ask the driver to stop at an ATM.
Good to know
- Arriving at night: the driver follows the flight and waits 60 minutes from landing, no night surcharge.
- Going on to Downtown Cairo or Zamalek instead? Ask us — the price is on request (longer drive across the city).
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and licensed driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- English-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Cairo airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or a supermarket
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideEG: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak English and Arabic as standard; a Russian-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Sphinx Airport to Giza pyramids hotels: questions
How much is a transfer from Sphinx Airport to the pyramids?
$40 for a sedan (up to 3), $50 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $110 for a Coaster bus (up to 22) — per car, to any hotel near the pyramids or the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Is Sphinx Airport closer to the pyramids than Cairo Airport?
Yes — about 30 km instead of about 50 km from Cairo Airport, and you do not cross the city.