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Aswan International Airport

Aswan, EG

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Aswan International Airport

Aswan, Egypt · Middle East

Upper Egypt / Nile cruise / Abu Simbel gateway with **EgyptAir / Air Cairo / Nile Air** Cairo banks plus seasonal Gulf pins — **Priority Pass Pearl Lounge** landside after final X-ray Level 1 (**Domestic only**, 24h, max 3h); taxis and hotel transfers are the published ground default.

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6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.4
Food & retail5.4
Ground access6.2
Reliability6.6
Lounges5.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Aswan International Airport

Aswan, Egypt · Middle East

Upper Egypt / Nile cruise / Abu Simbel gateway with **EgyptAir / Air Cairo / Nile Air** Cairo banks plus seasonal Gulf pins — **Priority Pass Pearl Lounge** landside after final X-ray Level 1 (**Domestic only**, 24h, max 3h); taxis and hotel transfers are the published ground default.

Airportist Score

6.3/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.4
Food & retail5.4
Ground access6.2
Reliability6.6
Lounges5.8

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Best way to city
~25–40 min framing
Arrivals taxi
Lounge
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A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

24h PP

Pearl Lounge listed 00:00–23:59 Domestic

Priority Pass Pearl after final X-ray Level 1 — Domestic flights only; max stay 3 hours.

Same-day boarding pass required; under-2 free.

Flow

Domestic Pearl — match boarding pass

PP lists landside after final Security X-ray, Level 1; Domestic only.

International passengers should not rely on this door.

Banks

EgyptAir / Air Cairo Cairo core

Dense CAI domestic banks plus ABS hop and seasonal Gulf leisure.

Confirm live international vs connect-via-CAI plans.

Ground

Taxi or hotel transfer

Arrivals taxis and cruise/hotel transfers dominate into Aswan.

Omit unsourced EGP tariffs — agree fare or use hotel pin.

Live conditions

Right now at ASW

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

EgyptAir / Air Cairo domestic into Aswan Nile cruise catchment
Priority Pass holders on Domestic ASW banks (Pearl Level 1)
Travelers continuing to Abu Simbel with same-day or next-day hops

Watch out for

Pearl is Domestic-only and listed landside after final X-ray — match boarding pass
International banks thinner / often seasonal — many overseas visitors still connect via CAI
No Uber/Bolt framing in Aswan on common traveler guides — hotel transfer or taxi
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.4

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.4

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

5.8

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Single passenger terminal

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ASW.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA ASW / ICAO HESN — Aswan International
GPS 23.964353, 32.819974 · ~16–25 km SW of city
Pearl Lounge (PP) — landside after final Security X-ray, Level 1; Domestic only; 00:00–23:59; max 3h; under-2 free
Airlines: EgyptAir · Air Cairo · Nile Air · Nesma (+ seasonal Gulf) — confirm live
Ground: taxis / hotel transfers — confirm live EGP
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

4 official sources

https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/egypt/aswan-international/asw1-pearl-lounge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aswan_International_Airport
https://www.directflights.com/ASW
https://www.egyptair.com/

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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Arrivals taxi
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Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
Pearl Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Confirm live schedules and terminal assignments for ASW on the day of travel.
5 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Pearl Lounge (PP Domestic)Nile / Abu Simbel gatewayTaxi / hotel transfer
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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🌙26°C / 79°F

Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:27 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.