Search Flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Gafsa

Sharm El Sheikh, which hosts millions of tourists each year, is known to be one of the most visited cities of Egypt. If you are thinking of traveling to this city, which is also known as the "city of peace" because of the large number of International Peace Conferences hold in the city, you can fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Sharm El Sheikh is located on the easternmost part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

The most popular areas that you can visit in this city having a coastline on the Red Sea are the Soho Square, Old Market, Hay el Nour, Hadaba, Rowaysat and Montazah regions in addition to Nabq and Naama bays. With a small surface area and low population density, the city has very limited public transportation facilities.

If you want, you can reach many places in the city by using minibuses. Taxi is a more preferred option than others. IF you wish, you can also rent a car. To get to the airport from your location, using a taxi or renting a car are among the best options.

If you want your travel to be more affordable, you can take advantage of minibuses that will take you to the airport. It is useful to say that this transportation option is not comfortable.

Minibus

You can reach the airport by using these minibuses departing from the city center. These vehicles take passengers to the area very close to the Terminal 1 in about fifteen minutes. However, their departure times can take up to twenty minutes under normal conditions because the driver waits until the vehicle is full of passengers. So, traveling with minibuses when there is no crowd may not be the right option.

The only public transportation option in Sharm El Sheikh is minibuses. There are two minibus routes in the city. Both routes pass through the Old Market. The first route pass through Hadaba, the second route moves in the direction of Nabq. Traveling by minibus is a very affordable option. However, the vehicles are moving very slowly and you often wait for long minutes for passengers.

Taxi

The taxi is a comfortable option for your travel to the airport; moreover, it is much more economical compared to the other cities in Europe. Before getting on any taxi, we advise you to pay attention that the vehicle is blue and white and there is a taxi sign on it. As these are registered vehicles, they are safer than other taxis. In addition, you can also choose to use the hotel taxis. You may witness that the taximeters of many vehicles do not work. Some drivers may ask for higher fares. To prevent this, we advise you to agree with the taxi driver about the fare.

Car Rental

Car rental is another option you can choose for a comfortable travel. You can rent your car from the car rental office in the city or make an online reservation before your flight.

Airport Information

Sharm El Sheikh Airport, which is known as Egypt's second largest airport, has two terminals as international and domestic. The third terminal is already under construction. Despite of being less than many other international airports, you can find a few cafes and restaurants at Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

When it comes to shopping stores, you have more options. You can visit many shops for buying souvenirs or outlets for finding affordable products. In addition to these, the Duty-Free shops are also located in the terminal where you can buy many high-quality products at affordable prices. You can also access the internet at the airport.

Those wanting to travel to central Gafsa from the airport, located in the centre of Tunisia approximately 6 kilometres away from Gafsa, or Ksar Airport, usually prefer taking a taxi or renting a car. If you make an agreement with transfer service that will take you from the airport to the centre once you land, then you can also make use of this. Transport costs in Tunusia and Gafsa are usually not high. This being said, those wanting to make a cheaper journey from Gafsa Airport to the centre can share taxis, or can take one of the public transport vehicles that leave from the stops nearby.

Taxi

You might prefer to taking one of the taxis waiting outside the terminal to get to Gafsa city centre from Gafsa Airport. There is a distance of 6 kilometres between the two locations. The taxis in Gafsa are usually affordable and budget friendly, and the fact that the airport is so close to the city centre makes it both fast and affordable. You can find out the average cost for the journey by telling the driver where you want to go and asking how much it would cost. The duration of trip from the airport terminal to Gafsa city centre can change depending on traffic and road conditions however it doesn’t usually exceed 10-15 minutes. You might not need to negotiate on the price if you’re going a short distance however if you are going somewhere further out then you can pay less by haggling with the Gafsa taxi drivers.

Bus

If you want to take public transport to central Gafsa from the airport then you can make use of the buses and minibuses that wait at stops nearby and at the airport. The cost for taking a bus or a minibus in Gafsa is considerably cheaper when compared with other options but don’t forger that it might be overcrowded and tiring. The buses and minibuses only go to specific locations in the centre so you will have to walk or take a taxi from here to your final destination.

Shared Car

Those wanting to have the comfort of a taxi and the cheapness of taking a bus might prefer to use a carpooling service to make the journey from the airport to central Gafsa. The journey should take no more than 10-15 minutes as with the other options. If you want to use a shared care at Gafsa Airport, then you can take advantage of the suitable prices of this option by finding different passengers travelling in the same direction. Don’t forget to let the driver know the direction you will be travelling and to find out the average costs for the journey.

Airport Service

There aren’t many airport shuttles service options when coming from Gafsa Airport towards Gafsa. You can take a look at private shuttle service providers to find a suitable service by researching online and get picked up in from of the terminal with the car that you reserved. If you’re staying at a hotel in the city centre or nearby the airport then you can find out if the there is a shuttle service offered by getting in touch with them before your journey. Getting from Gafsa Airport to the city centre usually takes around 10-15 minutes. These shuttle services are sometimes offered free of charge or at very reasonable prices for hotel prices.