Search Flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Monastir

Sharm El Sheikh, which hosts millions of tourists each year, is known to be one of the most visited cities of Egypt. If you are thinking of traveling to this city, which is also known as the "city of peace" because of the large number of International Peace Conferences hold in the city, you can fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Sharm El Sheikh is located on the easternmost part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

The most popular areas that you can visit in this city having a coastline on the Red Sea are the Soho Square, Old Market, Hay el Nour, Hadaba, Rowaysat and Montazah regions in addition to Nabq and Naama bays. With a small surface area and low population density, the city has very limited public transportation facilities.

If you want, you can reach many places in the city by using minibuses. Taxi is a more preferred option than others. IF you wish, you can also rent a car. To get to the airport from your location, using a taxi or renting a car are among the best options.

If you want your travel to be more affordable, you can take advantage of minibuses that will take you to the airport. It is useful to say that this transportation option is not comfortable.

Minibus

You can reach the airport by using these minibuses departing from the city center. These vehicles take passengers to the area very close to the Terminal 1 in about fifteen minutes. However, their departure times can take up to twenty minutes under normal conditions because the driver waits until the vehicle is full of passengers. So, traveling with minibuses when there is no crowd may not be the right option.

The only public transportation option in Sharm El Sheikh is minibuses. There are two minibus routes in the city. Both routes pass through the Old Market. The first route pass through Hadaba, the second route moves in the direction of Nabq. Traveling by minibus is a very affordable option. However, the vehicles are moving very slowly and you often wait for long minutes for passengers.

Taxi

The taxi is a comfortable option for your travel to the airport; moreover, it is much more economical compared to the other cities in Europe. Before getting on any taxi, we advise you to pay attention that the vehicle is blue and white and there is a taxi sign on it. As these are registered vehicles, they are safer than other taxis. In addition, you can also choose to use the hotel taxis. You may witness that the taximeters of many vehicles do not work. Some drivers may ask for higher fares. To prevent this, we advise you to agree with the taxi driver about the fare.

Car Rental

Car rental is another option you can choose for a comfortable travel. You can rent your car from the car rental office in the city or make an online reservation before your flight.

Airport Information

Sharm El Sheikh Airport, which is known as Egypt's second largest airport, has two terminals as international and domestic. The third terminal is already under construction. Despite of being less than many other international airports, you can find a few cafes and restaurants at Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

When it comes to shopping stores, you have more options. You can visit many shops for buying souvenirs or outlets for finding affordable products. In addition to these, the Duty-Free shops are also located in the terminal where you can buy many high-quality products at affordable prices. You can also access the internet at the airport.

You can use the taxis or buses that start operating at early hours of the morning in order to reach Monastir city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. There are also other alternatives offered to the passengers who want to travel to the city center from the airport. One of them is renting a car. If you prefer a fast travel by railway, you can easily travel to anywhere by using a train.

Bus

Bus is one of the most practical and budget-friendly transportation alternatives that can be used for travelling to the city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. You can reach the departure point of the buses by going out of the terminal after landing at the airport and take the road to the city center by buying your ticket. The buses are outside the Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. If you want to get more information about the buses operating between 06:00 am and 07:00 pm, you can call (00216) 73 460 926.

The passengers travelling to the direction of Sousse can use the buses which operate from 06:00 am to 10:00 pm. Sousse buses generally depart every hour.

Train

When you land at the airport, you can get on a taxi at the airport in order to reach the station that is the departure point of the trains going to different parts of the country. It is possible to reach many important points of the country by getting on a train in Monastir city center. The departure times of the trains may vary depending on your destination. If you wish, you can analyze the departure hours of the trains and plan your travel according to this.

Car Rental

There are two different car rental companies offering service at Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. These are HERITIERS AFRIC AUTOS and DIM RENT A CAR. If you prefer DIM RENT A CAR, you can call (+216) 73 524 420 and get detailed information about car rental options. If you choose HERITIERS AFRIC AUTOS, you can call (+216) 73 521 031. You can rent a car according to your budget by contacting one of these companies and take the road to Monastir city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. There are both standard and luxury cars that you can rent from these companies.

Taxi

At Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport, you can also easily find a taxi for travelling to the tourist destinations or other points of the city. Taxis, which are commonly preferred by the foreign visitors of the region, are more expensive compared to other options carrying passengers to Monastir city center. Yellow taxis are generally more affordable than white taxis. Yellow taxis demand 0.4 Dinar per kilometer while white taxis add 1.2 Dinar per kilometer. You need to pay about 30 Dinar for travelling to Sousse city center from Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport. This amount is 80 Dinar for passengers travelling to Hammamet. You can travel to Nabeul from the airport by paying approximately 110 Dinar. Passengers can benefit from these vehicles by paying 190-200 Dinar for Tunis, 80 Dinar for Kairouan, 60 Dinar for Mahdia and 270 Dinar for Bizerte.