Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Aswan Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
It’s a tiny airport that is closed during the night, but they let us sleep inside.
– mariayoshiko
ASW Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Aswan Airport.
What to Expect
Aswan International Airport (code: ASW) has a small terminal that serves a couple domestic destinations as well as some seasonal routes. We are unable to confirm the presence of eateries, shops, WiFi, or airport lounges.
Sleeping in Aswan Airport
You may be able to camp out overnight, but it’s best to communicate it to security guards and airport staff, as they probably are not used to travellers spending the night here. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels near Aswan Airport, so you will have to head back into the city center. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Aswan, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
As of this update we were unable to confirm whether the airport has any first class or business lounges. If you have any information about lounges at Aswan Airport, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport WiFi/Internet
At the time of this update we did not have any additional details about whether WiFi is free and what network you need to connect to. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans.
Children’s Play Area – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: unknown.
Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules, at the time of this update it is unknown if there are any 24 hour concessions.
Information Desk – If you have any questions, there is an airport information desk available to provide assistance.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Luggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having your bags wrapped in plastic.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, first aid services are available.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Prayer Room – Mosques are available. Exact locations are unknown. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is prohibited in the airport, except in the designated areas.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hours
As of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. We recommend that you read a few reviews before deciding to sleep in the airport overnight. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide and we will update this airport guide.
Airlines
Asmara airport is served by the following airlines: Air Cairo • flydubai • Egyptair • Fly Egypt • Nile Air.
Transportation
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Metered taxis are available for hire in the ground transportation area, during airport hours of operation. At the time of this update, the average fare between the airport and city center is 30 – 40 LE.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.