Why go
- City in Egypt.
- Served by Aswan International Airport (ASW).
History
Aswan is a city in Upper Egypt and the capital of the Aswan Governorate. The city of Aswan is among the oldest continuously inhabited cities, with its recorded history spanning over 2,600 years.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Egyptair MS (Embraer 170, 737-800) · 2 routes: Abu Simbel, Cairo
- Marysya Airlines M4 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Cairo
- Nas Air XY (A320) · 1 route: Jeddah
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Aswan International Airport (ASW); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ASW has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Cairo, Abu Simbel, Jeddah). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Local boat 15EGP, 1.5 km); routes include Elephantine Island - Aswan ferry boat, Mövenpick Hotel (Elephantine Island) - Aswan, Siou (Elephantine Island) - Aswan.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Aswan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.