Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) → Port Ghalib transfer
Port Ghalib is 13 km from Marsa Alam International Airport, a private drive of typically 29–37 minutes, usually around €15–25 for a car with up to 3 passengers. It is the shortest transfer from RMF and a practical choice if you land late in the evening.
- From
- Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)
- To
- Port Ghalib
- Distance
- 13 km
- Typical drive
- 29–37 min
Your driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign and takes you straight to your hotel or the marina, with no stops for other passengers. The total price is agreed before you travel.
How long does the drive from RMF to Port Ghalib take?
On paper the distance is short, and most of the 29–37 minutes is spent leaving the airport area and finding your way within Port Ghalib itself. The resort is a planned development with its own internal roads, hotels and marina, and your driver takes you to the entrance of your hotel.
Within half an hour of collecting your bags you are usually at reception.
What Port Ghalib is like
- Marina and promenade
- The heart of Port Ghalib is its marina, lined with a walkable promenade of restaurants, cafés and shops. It is one of the few places on this coast where you can stroll in the evening outside your hotel.
- Resort hotels
- Several hotels sit in and around the development, some on the marina, others on the beach. Give your exact hotel name when booking so the driver goes to the right entrance.
- Base for the reefs
- Day boats and longer dive safaris leave from the marina, so Port Ghalib attracts divers and snorkellers as well as couples looking for a quiet beach holiday.
Going straight to a liveaboard
Many dive safari boats on the southern Red Sea start and end in Port Ghalib. If you are boarding on arrival day, ask your boat operator for the boat name and where in the marina guests should be dropped off, and add this to your booking notes.
Dive bags, BCDs, fins and camera housings take up space. Declare them when booking; with two divers and full equipment, a minivan is usually the more comfortable choice. As an indication, a minivan for this route is usually around €25–35.
Getting back from Port Ghalib to the airport
For your return flight, plan to be picked up about 3 hours before departure. That covers the 29–37 minute drive and leaves enough time for check-in and security at RMF, where several flights can depart close together.
If you are coming off a liveaboard on departure day, allow time for disembarking and collecting your gear before the pickup.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Port Ghalib from Marsa Alam Airport?
Port Ghalib is 13 km from Marsa Alam International Airport. The private transfer usually takes 29–37 minutes, including leaving the airport and reaching your hotel inside the resort.
How much is a transfer from RMF to Port Ghalib?
A private car for up to 3 passengers is usually around €15–25, and a minivan for up to about 7 passengers around €25–35. These are indicative ranges; the exact price is shown before booking.
Can the driver take me directly to my dive boat in the marina?
Usually yes, as long as you add the boat name and drop-off point from your dive operator to the booking. The driver brings you as close to the boat as the marina access allows.
Is it worth booking a transfer for such a short distance?
Most travellers prefer it, because public transport from RMF is very limited and you arrive with luggage, often in the evening. With a booked transfer the price is fixed and someone is waiting for you.
What time should I leave Port Ghalib for my flight?
A pickup about 3 hours before departure works well. If you are leaving a liveaboard the same day, plan extra time for disembarking and packing your dive gear.
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