Dahab travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dahab

With a population of 8.000, Dahab is a must-see destination in Janub Sina', Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dahab has to offer.

When to visit Dahab

Dahab in August
Estimated hotel price
£8
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dahab in August
Estimated hotel price
£8
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dahab

Plane

Although Dahab doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (SSH), which is located 60 km from Dahab. The shortest flight to Dahab from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Dahab is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 155 km from Dahab. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.

Plane

Although Dahab doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira (SSH), which is located 60 km from Dahab. The shortest flight to Dahab from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Dahab is to pick up a car hire from Hurghada, which is about 155 km from Dahab. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Hurghada.

Airports near Dahab

Airlines serving Dahab

Lufthansa
Good (4,606 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,443 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,253 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (133 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (413 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (263 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (219 reviews)
Transavia
Good (77 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (217 reviews)
Uzbekistan Airways
Good (16 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (63 reviews)
South African
Good (17 reviews)
Azerbaijan Airlines
Excellent (6 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dahab

Average rates range from around £37 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £31 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dahab

Most booked hotels in Dahab

Dahab Paradise
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Safir Dahab Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Tropitel Dahab Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£39+
Swiss Inn Resort Dahab
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£62+
Happy Life Village Dahab
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£28+

Hiring a car in Dahab

Expect to pay £0.23 per litre in Dahab (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 Dahab (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.