Sleeping in Airports

Marsa Alam Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Marsa Alam 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.

RMF Airport Overview

marsa alam airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Marsa Alam International Airport.

What to Expect

The small, recently built terminal at Marsa Alam Airport (code: RMF) handles European and seasonal flights. Facilities are limited to a cafe, a couple of eateries, and a few shops. There may be shower facilities for freshening up. WiFi is available inside two airport lounges, which economy class passengers can pay to enter. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.

Sleeping in Marsa Alam Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. 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.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Marsa Alam Airport Guide.

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 Hours

As of this update, we could not confirm airport hours of operation. We recommend reading 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.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

While there are no hotels at Marsa Alam Airport, the drive to town is only 15+ minutes away.  Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Marsa Alam, search for deals and read traveller reviews.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!

Pearl Assist Lounge – Location: Landside – left-hand side before the Immigration counters. Hours: 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.

Pearl Assist Lounge – Location: Airside – after Immigration, proceed to the Pearl Assist counter. Hours: 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Lounge membership programs.

Related Pages: Marsa Alam Airport Lounges

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

At the time of this update, we did not have any information regarding the availability of any 24-hour restaurants. Food concessions include: Costa Coffee • Pizza Hut • Baskin Robbins. Hours: unknown.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Showers

There is a rumour that showers are available. Unfortunately, we do not have a confirmation or additional information.

WiFi/Internet

WiFi is available at Marsa Alam Airport inside the lounges. At the time of this update, we had no information about WiFi availability outside the lounges. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans.

Currency Exchange – Information not available. There is a bank at the airport which may be of assistance.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free is available as well as other retail outlets, bookshops, etc. Hours: unknown.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Airlines
Marsa Alam Airport is served by the following airlines: Air Cairo • Brussels Airlines • Edelweiss Air • Egyptair • Eurowings • Neos • SmartWings • Travel Service • TUIFly. Note: other airlines may serve the airport on a seasonal basis only.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

Security & Safety

We have not received any reports of safety concerns at Marsa Alam Airport. Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:

  • Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
  • Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
  • Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
  • Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

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.