Hurghada, Luxor and Marsa Alam - Essential Information
Airport
All airports are served by a network of the national and international airlines. All airports are centrally located, with taxis available at inexpensive cost. For example, the short taxi ride from the airport into Hurghada centre will cost around EGP 15, while Luxor and Marsa Alam around EGP 10.
Hurghada Airport
Phone: +20 65 3442 831
Web: www.hurghada-airport.co.uk
Luxor Airport
Phone: +20 95 2374 655
Web: www.luxor-lux.airports-guides.com
Marsa Alam Airport
Phone: +20 65 370 0107
Web: www.marsa-alam-airport.com
Public transport
Trains, which fall into two categories, one with air-conditioning the other without, are ideal for travelling to nearby towns and cities (Railway Organisation, tel: +20 2 5753 555), while local buses (Upper Egypt Bus Transport Company, tel: +20 95 2447 467) and taxis serve the immediate areas.
Taxi
Taxis are available from outside the airports and the bus and rail stations in Hurghada, Luxor and Marsa Alam. Always check the price to your destination. Drivers will leave when the taxi is full, although you can have a vehicle to yourself if you are prepared to pay extra.
Pharmacy
Pharmacies can be found in abundance in Hurghada, Luxor and Marsa Alam, and sell cosmetics as well as medicines. They are generally open from 9 am to around 10 pm most days. Outside these hours, telephone 123 (local number) in the event of an emergency.
Dentist
Dentists are generally open 9.00 am to 10 pm most days. Outside these hours, telephone 123 (local number) in the event of an emergency.
Telephone
Country code: +20. Area codes: 065 for Hurghada, 095 for Luxor and 012 for Marsa Alam
Electricity
220 volts with two-hole sockets.
