Port Ghalib: getting there from Marsa Alam Airport, day and night
Port Ghalib is about 10 km from Marsa Alam 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 $25 per car, not per person, to any hotel in the zone, with a name sign and no night surcharge. Prices checked .
- From the airport 10 km · 10–15 min
- Airport RMF
- Price per car from $25
- Night arrival same price · 60 min free waiting
Where is Port Ghalib and which hotels are in the zone?
Port Ghalib is a marina resort about 10 km from Marsa Alam Airport (RMF), the closest hotel zone to the terminal. Liveaboard dive boats to the southern Red Sea reefs leave from its marina.
Liveaboard guests: give us the boat name and the driver takes you to the marina gate. For hotels around Marsa Alam town, 70 km south, see the Marsa Alam 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 Port Ghalib?
| Route | Sedan | Minivan (Hiace) | Bus (Coaster) | Premium van |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsa Alam Airport to Port Ghalib one way | $25 | $40 | $80 | $65 |
| Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib driver waits, back the same day | $380 | $520 | $900 | $835 |
| Marsa Alam Airport to Marsa Alam town & Abu Dabbab one way | $55 | $70 | $140 | $115 |
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 $25 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
- Marsa Alam: getting there from Marsa Alam Airport, day and night
- Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib — from $380
- Marsa Alam Airport to Marsa Alam town & Abu Dabbab — from $55
Questions
How much is a transfer from Marsa Alam Airport to Port Ghalib?
From $25 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.