How to find cheap flights to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
Right now, £309 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Abu Simbel Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to ABS for £659.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to ABS rises or falls.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to secure the best price on tickets to Abu Simbel, where Abu Simbel Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Abu Simbel. This will give you more options for where to start and end your journey, as well as different fares.
Search for plane tickets to Abu Simbel Airport that have one stop or more. Routes with stops tend to be less expensive. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Abu Simbel
May is usually the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Abu Simbel.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to ABS.
Head to Abu Simbel in January if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ABS, but also when fares are likely to be more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to go is May. Book your plane tickets to Abu Simbel then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather before you go. August is the warmest time of year in Abu Simbel, averaging between 22ºC and 43ºC.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 7ºC to 27ºC.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? January is the driest month in Abu Simbel.
If it does rain, it's usually brief and won't disrupt your plans. Expect bright sunny days and largely cloud-free skies here.
Flying to Abu Simbel Airport (ABS): What you need to know
Take the express route to Abu Simbel with EgyptAir or Air Cairo. These airlines operate nonstop flights to Abu Simbel Airport.
EgyptAir is most likely to get you there on time. Up to 50% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it an excellent choice when reserving your ABS plane ticket.
The timezone at ABS is UTC+2.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Abu Simbel Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to ABS:
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Abu Simbel Airport, you're likely to arrive on time. ABS ranks well for punctuality, with up to 83% of departing flights landing on schedule.
Abu Simbel Airport is located in Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Egypt.
Getting to central Abu Simbel from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
ABS is about 3 kms (2 miles) from central Abu Simbel.
You'll get to the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to ABS.
The ride when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Abu Simbel:
Abu Simbel highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Abu Simbel:
Abu Simbel Temples: An ideal place to begin sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the city centre.
Temple of Nefertari: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kms (1 mile) southeast of the heart of Abu Simbel.
How to get to Naj` Kibdī from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)
Naj` Kibdī is about 19 kms (12 miles) from ABS. Journey times by ride-share or taxi will vary depending on traffic and the time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) to Tūshkah Gharb
Tūshkah Gharb is around 31 kms (19 miles) from Abu Simbel Airport if that's where your trip takes you.
