Marsa Alam: getting there from Marsa Alam Airport, day and night
Marsa Alam is about 70 km from Marsa Alam Airport — 60 minutes by car. There is no public bus to the resort hotels, so most guests use a hotel transfer, a taxi at the exit or a pre-booked car. With us it is from $55 per car, not per person, to any hotel in the zone, with a name sign and no night surcharge. Prices checked .
- From the airport 70 km · 60 min
- Airport RMF
- Price per car from $55
- Night arrival same price · 60 min free waiting
Where is Marsa Alam and which hotels are in the zone?
Marsa Alam is a coast of single resorts spread over more than 100 km: the airport (RMF) is about 70 km north of Marsa Alam town, Port Ghalib is right next to the airport, and many eco-lodges and dive resorts lie south of the town.
Flights also land in Hurghada, 270 km to the north (about 3.5 hours by car). Tell us your hotel — the price depends on which airport you use, not on the hotel within the zone.
How do people get from the airport to the hotels?
There is no bus from the airport to the hotels. The options are the hotel or tour-operator transfer (a shared bus), a taxi at the exit (price negotiated) or a pre-booked car at a fixed price.
How much is a private transfer to Marsa Alam?
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (Hiace) | Bus (Coaster) | Premium van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Hurghada Airport to Marsa Alam one way | $160 | $220 | $420 | $355 |
What if I land at night or my flight is late?
The driver follows your flight number and waits 60 minutes from the actual landing at no cost. There is no night surcharge: the price at 3 a.m. is the same as at noon.
Taxi, hotel bus or private car — which is better?
| Way | Time | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi at the airport exit | right away | varies — agree before you get in | ask for the total per car |
| Hotel transfer / tour-operator bus | waits for all passengers | set by the hotel or tour operator | stops at several hotels |
| Pre-booked private car (us) | 60 min | from $55 per car | any hotel in the zone, child seat free |
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
- Arriving at Marsa Alam Airport (RMF) — also at night: visa, exit, the ride to your hotel
- Port Ghalib: getting there from Marsa Alam Airport, day and night
- Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib — from $380
- Hurghada Airport to Marsa Alam — from $160
Questions
How much is a transfer from Marsa Alam Airport to Marsa Alam?
From $55 per car (sedan, up to 3), the same price for every hotel in the zone, day or night.
Is the price per person?
No, per car for the whole route; bigger groups take a Toyota Hiace or a Coaster bus.
Do you wait if the flight is delayed?
Yes, the driver follows the flight and waits 60 minutes from the actual landing at no cost.
Can you take us back to the airport?
Yes, the return costs the same; we suggest leaving 3 hours before an international departure.
Child seats?
Free on request — tell us the age of the child.
How do I cancel?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup.