Domestic Flights ✈️
Quick connections between major cities with EgyptAir - the national carrier.
| Route | Duration | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo → Luxor | 1 hour | 6+ daily |
| Cairo → Aswan | 1.5 hours | 4+ daily |
| Cairo → Hurghada | 1 hour | 5+ daily |
| Cairo → Sharm | 1 hour | 8+ daily |
Trains 🚂
Comfortable and scenic option for the Nile Valley route:
| Route | Duration | Class Options |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo → Alexandria | 2-3 hrs | 1st, 2nd |
| Cairo → Luxor | 9-10 hrs | Sleeper, 1st, 2nd |
| Cairo → Aswan | 12-13 hrs | Sleeper, 1st, 2nd |
| Luxor → Aswan | 3 hrs | 1st, 2nd |
Pro Tip: The overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor/Aswan is a fantastic experience! Includes dinner and breakfast.
Book trains: enr.gov.eg
Long-Distance Buses 🚌
Three main companies serve the country:
- Go Bus - Modern fleet, WiFi, USB charging
- Super Jet - Reliable, good coverage
- East Delta - Budget-friendly
Nile Cruises 🚢
Nile Valley temples
Explore ancient temples on a Nile cruise
The classic way to explore Upper Egypt:
| Duration | Route | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights | Aswan → Luxor | 4 temples |
| 4 nights | Luxor → Aswan | 6 temples |
| 7 nights | Round trip | All temples |
Within Cities 🏙️
Ride-Hailing Apps
- Uber - Available in Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada
- Careem - Local favorite, often cheaper
- InDrive - Negotiate your price
Cairo Metro 🚇
Fast and affordable! Only 5-10 LE per ride.
Cairo Metro Map - 3 lines covering most tourist areas
Other Options
- 🚕 Metered taxis (white) - Insist on meter!
- 🛺 Tuk-tuks - Great for short local trips
- 🐪 Camels - Only at the pyramids! (Negotiate hard)