Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dahab has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Dahab

Scuba diving and freediving in Dahab
Activities•Adventure

When to visit Dahab

Dahab in September
Estimated hotel price
£27
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dahab in September
Estimated hotel price
£27
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 10m.

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 Autounion Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes 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 10m.

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 Autounion Car Rental and Budget, among others, in Hurghada.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Dahab.

Airports near Dahab

SSHSharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Airlines serving Dahab

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (386 reviews)
Ajet
Okay (8 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
South African
Good (32 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dahab

Average rates range from around £35 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £42 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dahab

Most booked hotels in Dahab

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Safir Dahab Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Tropitel Dahab Oasis
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Swiss Inn Resort Dahab
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Happy Life Village Dahab
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£41+
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Hiring a car in Dahab

Expect to pay £0.27 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 £3.14 and £4.18.

Expect to pay £0.27 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 £3.14 and £4.18.

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