Flying to Abu Simbel at a glance
Abu Simbel has an airport with the code ABS. A flight saves the long desert drive from Aswan, which takes about 3.5 hours each way by road. The timetable for the period from 30 October 2026 lists three EgyptAir flights between Aswan (ASW) and Abu Simbel on Monday to Saturday, planned at 45 minutes. From Cairo (CAI) there is one flight on the same days, with one stop on the way and a planned 2 hours 40 minutes.
These are planned frequencies and not a promise of seats or operation on a given date. Check the current timetable before you book, and make sure the flights you pick leave enough hours at the temples.
Our picks: Abu Simbel by air
From Aswan, both flight tours include tickets, guide and entry; the private one adds your own transport. From Cairo, the flights go to Aswan and the last part is by road.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Abu Simbel in one day from Cairo with flights
- Flights Cairo to Aswan and back
- Abu Simbel entry
- Private guide and car
Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan and back, then a private car to Abu Simbel with a private guide, the entry and a late lunch.
Check availability →Private Abu Simbel trip by flight from Aswan
- Return flights from Aswan
- Abu Simbel entry
- Private guide
Return flights Aswan to Abu Simbel, private transport, a professional guide and the entry, back in about six hours.
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Abu Simbel and the Nefertari temple by air
- Flight tickets
- Abu Simbel entry
- Guide
Flight tickets, an air-conditioned van, a guide and the Abu Simbel entry, with a bottle of water.
Check availability →Abu Simbel tours with flights and by road
Day trips from Aswan and long tours from Cairo, with live prices and availability. Check how each tour gets you there and back.
Abu Simbel flights from Aswan and Cairo
Planned timetable for the period from 30 October 2026. Check the current timetable before you book.
| Route | Flight numbers | Days | Planned time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan (ASW) to Abu Simbel (ABS) | MS145, MS147, MS149 | Monday to Saturday | 45 minutes |
| Cairo (CAI) to Abu Simbel (ABS) | MS145 | Monday to Saturday | 2 hours 40 minutes, one stop |
| Aswan to Abu Simbel by road | – | – | About 3.5 hours each way |
There is no nonstop flight from Cairo, and there is no daily service. The prices of single tickets change too often to list here. Look up the fare for your date and check what the ticket includes, such as baggage.
For most visitors based in Aswan, a guided road day trip is the plan that is easiest to arrange. Choose the flight if you find a timetable with a return that fits, or if you stay the night in Abu Simbel.
Abu Simbel airport and transfers
What to arrange before you land.
The airport
The airport at Abu Simbel offers transfers to the temples and the hotels, as well as taxis and rental cars. The terminal is small.
From the airport to the temples
Arrange your transfer before you land, either through your tour or with a taxi. Do not assume that an airline shuttle or a free transfer is included in your flight ticket. Ask for the fare and the driving time when you book.
Return flight and time at the temples
The outbound and the return flights of a day trip need to fit together. Check that you arrive early enough, that the return leaves late enough, and that the last entry to the temples is at 16:00. If the times do not fit, an overnight stay solves the problem.
Where to stay →Heat, sandstorms and the timetable
What can change your flight day.
Heat
Average daily highs in Aswan stay above 41 °C from June to August and are about 23 to 25 °C from December to February. Abu Simbel has no measuring series of its own, so use the Aswan figures as a guide only.
Best time to visit →Sandstorms
Sandstorms with reduced visibility are a risk in Egypt, in particular in spring. That is a general note and not a warning for Abu Simbel. It is one more reason to leave a buffer in your plans.
Timetable periods
The flight numbers stay the same from one period to the next, but the planned times and days change. The figures on this page are for the period from 30 October 2026. Check the period that covers your date.
Cairo day tours by plane
A long day with a flight and a drive.
One Cairo operator offers a 15-hour program. It flies you to Aswan, then continues by car to Abu Simbel, returns to Aswan by car and flies back to Cairo. So "by plane" here means the flight to Aswan, not necessarily a flight all the way to the temples. Some offers include flights directly to Abu Simbel, so read the itinerary before you pay.
| Group size | Price per person, October to December 2026 |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $743 |
| 2 to 4 people | $654 |
| 5 to 7 people | $549 |
| 8 to 14 people | $531 |
This is a package price, not the price of one flight. Ask about availability before you plan around it. More about very long trips is on the page for tours from Luxor and Cairo.
Plan the rest of your trip
Flights are one of several ways.
Abu Simbel tours from Aswan
Day trips by bus or private car.
How to get to Abu Simbel
Road trips, flights and transfers compared.
Abu Simbel tickets
EGP 750 for foreign adults in 2026, and the opening hours.
If your flight lands in Aswan first, the Nubian Village guide helps with the city and its surroundings.
Abu Simbel flights: frequently asked questions
Can I fly to Abu Simbel?
Yes. Abu Simbel has an airport, code ABS. The timetable from 30 October 2026 lists flights from Aswan and Cairo on Monday to Saturday. Check the current timetable before you book.
How long is the flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel?
The planned time is 45 minutes from 30 October 2026, with three flights on Monday to Saturday.
Is there a nonstop flight from Cairo?
The timetable shows one flight from Cairo with one stop and a planned 2 hours 40 minutes. Do not plan around a nonstop flight.
Is a flight day trip from Aswan possible?
Whether the outbound and return flights leave enough time at the temples depends on the timetable of your date. Compare the times first. A night in Abu Simbel avoids the problem.
How do I get from the airport to the temples?
By transfer, taxi or rental car. Arrange it before you land, and do not assume that the flight ticket includes a shuttle.
Is this the airport's or airline's website?
No. This is an independent travel guide, not run by an airline, the airport, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities or any tour operator.