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Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) → Coraya Bay transfer

Coraya Bay is 12 km from Marsa Alam International Airport, a private drive of typically 24–30 minutes, with a car for up to 3 passengers usually around €15–25. It is among the closest resort areas to RMF, so you are often at your hotel soon after leaving the terminal.

From
Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
To
Coraya Bay
Distance
12 km
Typical drive
24–30 min

The bay is home to Madinat Coraya, a small group of resort hotels around a sheltered, curved bay. It is close to Port Ghalib but a separate place, with its own hotels and its own access road.

Coraya Bay or Port Ghalib: which one is your hotel in?

Coraya Bay (Madinat Coraya)
Resort hotels set around a natural bay, built for beach and reef holidays.
Port Ghalib
A separate marina development nearby, with a promenade and boat berths. If your hotel confirmation mentions the marina, you are probably staying there instead.
Why it matters
The two areas are neighbours, so enter your exact hotel name and the price and timing will match it.

Why travellers choose the bay

Coraya Bay is shaped like a horseshoe, with coral along both arms and calmer water inside. Snorkellers can swim straight from the beach, and divers use it for relaxed shore entries between boat days.

Families on a first Red Sea holiday like the area too: the ride from the airport is short, and the protected water inside the bay is easier for children than an open reef edge.

From the baggage hall to your room

  1. Meeting point

    After baggage reclaim, look for the driver holding a sign with your name in the arrivals area.

  2. Turning off to the bay

    After a short stretch of coast highway through flat desert, the car turns towards the water. A barrier or security check at the entrance is normal for resort areas in Egypt.

  3. At reception

    You are dropped at the entrance of your own hotel, usually less than half an hour after setting off.

Getting back to RMF from Coraya Bay

A pickup about 3 hours before departure is enough. The drive takes 24–30 minutes, which leaves plenty of room for check-in and security.

Travelling with dive equipment or several large suitcases? A minivan for up to about 7 people is usually around €25–35 here and saves squeezing gear into a car boot.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the transfer from Marsa Alam Airport to Coraya Bay?

Coraya Bay is 12 km from RMF. The private drive usually takes 24–30 minutes, including the last part to your hotel entrance.

What does a transfer from RMF to Coraya Bay cost?

A car for up to 3 passengers is usually around €15–25 and a minivan for up to about 7 around €25–35. These are indicative ranges; the exact price is shown before booking.

Is Coraya Bay the same as Port Ghalib?

No. They are neighbouring areas: Port Ghalib is built around a marina, while Madinat Coraya is a group of resorts on a natural bay. Drive times are similar, but book with your hotel name so you are taken to the right place.

Can I snorkel straight from my hotel in Coraya Bay?

The hotels lie around the bay, and the reef runs along its sides, so many guests snorkel from the beach. How close the reef is depends on where your hotel sits within the bay.

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