How long does it take and how much does it cost to get from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Naama Bay, Soho Square, or downtown?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 12 days ago
TL;DR
Taxi from the airport to Naama Bay takes 15-20 minutes for about 500-600 EGP; to Soho Square 20-25 minutes; to downtown Sharm (Old Market) 30-40 minutes for 700-800 EGP. The bus from Cairo takes 6-7 hours.
What the community said
After landing at Sharm airport, baggage claim usually takes 30-40 minutes, plus another 20-30 minutes for the group to gather at the bus. The transfer to hotels in the Nabq Bay area goes directly, without stops in between.
16 days ago ~1-1.5 hours from landing to bus departure
The bus from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh takes roughly 6-7 hours one way, depending on stops along the route.
25 days ago 6-7 hours Cairo to Sharm
A scheduled bus ride from the airport to Naama Bay costs about 100-150 EGP per person — notably cheaper than a taxi.
34 days ago 100-150 EGP by bus
A taxi from the airport to downtown Sharm (Old Market/Il Mercato area) costs about 700-800 EGP, to Naama Bay 500-600 EGP, and to Soho Square 600-700 EGP; agree on the price before getting in.
34 days ago 500-800 EGP depending on the area