Aswan travel guide

Aswan Tourism | Aswan Guide

You're Going to Love Aswan

With a population of 241 261, Aswan is the largest city in Aswan, Egypt by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Aswan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Aswan

Aswan in September
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Aswan in September
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Aswan

Plane

When flying to Aswan, you’ll arrive at Aswan (ASW), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Aswan from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Aswan, you’ll arrive at Aswan (ASW), which is located 16 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Aswan from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 16h 40m.

Airports near Aswan

Airlines serving Aswan

Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,717 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,254 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (23 reviews)
Nile Air
Okay (11 reviews)
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Where to stay in Aswan

From 5-star hotels such as the Tolip Aswan Hotel to great affordable options like the Anakato Nubian Houses, Aswan offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Aswan

Most booked hotels in Aswan

Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£318+
Mövenpick Resort Aswan
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£163+
Obelisk Nile Hotel Aswan
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£69+
Basma Hotel Aswan
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£90+
Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£65+

Hiring a car in Aswan

Expect to pay £0.23 per litre in Aswan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £2.69 and £3.59.

Expect to pay £0.23 per litre in Aswan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £2.69 and £3.59.