| Popular Airport | Marsa Alam International Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 9157 Km |
Passengers who want to travel to Malay Airport from Caticlan city center or from other nearby cities and regions can use taxis, boats or private shuttles. Although the boats are not used to get to the airport directly, they may be preferred to travel from many of the islands and the center to beaches near the airport.
Taxis are the most practical and fastest means to get to the airport from Caticlan city center. Moreover, taxi fares are very affordable as many other vehicles. If the distance between where you are to arrive at Malay Airport and the airport is long, you can negotiate a fixed fare by negotiating with the driver, or you can share the taxi with other passengers going to the airport.
After reaching the nearest pier by boat from the islands and beaches near the airport, you can travel to the airport by taxi or private vehicles from here and you can be at the airport terminal in a shorter time. Boat fares are not high, as other vehicles, but they can be a more expensive vehicle for those coming from distant locations.
Private shuttles are preferred by those who want to come directly from Caticlan and other areas close to the airport. The prices of the shuttles that take passengers to the airport with ease can vary depending on factors such as the time, duration, distance and the number of passengers travelling.
Malay Airport, which serves the city of Caticlan and other areas in its vicinity, is a small-sized airport, from where regional charter flights are operated usually. The airport, where there are consultation desks and waiting rooms, is used by passengers who want to travel to different destinations in the region.
From Marsa Alam Airport to the city center and resort towns nearby, people generally prefer private shuttle services for their transportation. It is more difficult to find other alternatives at the airport such as taxis and car rental services, compared to the shuttles. Apart from private shuttle companies, for a comfortable and cheaper option, you can contact your hotel and get information on whether they provide shuttles from the airport to the hotel. The cost of transformation from Marsa Alam Airport is generally not very pricey.
Those who want to reduce their transportation expenses can use said shuttles or share taxi fares with others. Before your flight, you can choose a vehicle and pre-book online and when you land at Marsa Alam Airport you can directly transfer to the city center.
You can also contact your hotel to get more information and make a reservation vehicle of your choice through your hotel beforehand, so you can directly go from the airport to the region with its magnificent beaches.
Taxi
At Marsa Alam Airport there is no designated permanent cab stand, but you can always make a reservation in advance for taxis which cost approximately 40 US Dollars for a ride. All of the locals do not know English so before your ride you can ask for an English-speaking driver or you can take a map and mark the place you want to go beforehand and show it to the taxi driver.
Shuttle
At Marsa Alam Airport one of the most preferred transportation methods are private shuttles. You can call in advance and make a reservation from the private shuttle companies and the pricing varies depending on the number of passengers and baggage. The average price range of shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport is generally 45-60 US Dollars but you may have the chance of cheaper transportation by pre-booking or negotiating with the shuttle company personnel. Larger shuttles with the capacity of up to 15 passengers cost on average 90-100 US Dollars. If you need transportation from Marsa Alam Airport to the Luxor Airport, the shuttles cost approximately 120 US Dollars.
Hotel Shuttles
If your hotel provides shuttle services from Marsa Alam Airport to the city center, it would be more affordable or free of charge compared to taxis and other transportation options. If your hotel does not provide such services, you can contact the related personnel in your hotel and get information for other transfer alternatives.
