Egypt Guide
Getting around
By air
In general, it's only worth flying if your time is very limited, or for the view – the Nile Valley and Sinai look amazing from the air, and the trip from Aswan to "Abu Simbel" is easiest by plane. EgyptAir flies between Cairo and Alexandria, Mersa Matrouh, Sharm el-Sheikh, Assyut, Hurghada, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel, as well as between Aswan and Luxor and between Aswan and Abu Simbel. Details of flights and the addresses of local offices appear in the text.
Domestic fares are calculated in US$ but payable in Egyptian currency, backed by an exchange receipt. As a guide to prices, a one-way economy-class ticket from Cairo to Luxor costs about £80/US$145; return fares are double the one-way fares. In the winter season, you would be lucky to get any kind of flight between Cairo and Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel or Sharm without booking at least a week ahead. Always reconfirm 72 hours prior to the journey, as overbooking is commonplace.