Nabq Bay: getting there from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport, day and night
Nabq Bay is about 8 km from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport — 10–15 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 $20 per car, not per person, to any hotel in the zone, with a name sign and no night surcharge. Prices checked .
- From the airport 8 km · 10–15 min
- Airport SSH
- Price per car from $20
- Night arrival same price · 60 min free waiting
Where is Nabq Bay and which hotels are in the zone?
Nabq Bay is the hotel strip north of Sharm el-Sheikh Airport, the closest resort zone to the terminal: most hotels are 10–15 minutes away. North of the hotels begins the Nabq protected area with its mangroves.
Nabq is on the road towards Dahab, so it is the shortest start for Dahab, the Blue Hole and the Mount Sinai night trip. The transfer costs the same as to Naama Bay.
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 Nabq Bay?
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (Hiace) | Bus (Coaster) | Premium van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to Naama Bay, Nabq & Sharks Bay one way | $20 | $35 | $90 | $60 |
| Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to Dahab one way | $65 | $80 | $150 | $130 |
| Dahab & Blue Hole day trip from Sharm driver waits, back the same day | $160 | $220 | $420 | $355 |
| Mount Sinai sunrise climb from Sharm driver waits, back the same day | $265 | $365 | $655 | $585 |
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) | 10–15 min | from $20 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 Sharm el-Sheikh Airport (SSH) — also at night: visa, exit, the ride to your hotel
- Naama Bay: getting there from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport, day and night
- Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to Dahab — from $65
- Dahab & Blue Hole day trip from Sharm — from $160
- Mount Sinai sunrise climb from Sharm — from $265
Questions
How much is a transfer from Sharm el-Sheikh Airport to Nabq Bay?
From $20 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.