Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) → Dahab transfer
From Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Dahab is 91 km, and a private transfer typically takes 76–95 minutes. A car usually costs around €45–60 as an indication, and the exact price is shown before booking.
- From
- Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
- To
- Dahab
- Distance
- 91 km
- Typical drive
- 76–95 min
Dahab is a relaxed small town on the Gulf of Aqaba, about an hour and a half north of the airport. It attracts divers, freedivers, windsurfers and travellers who prefer a laid-back seafront to big resorts.
The road to Dahab through the Sinai mountains
The drive leaves Sharm heading north, past the Nabq area, and then turns inland. Most of the journey crosses the desert and the granite mountains of South Sinai, with long open views and very few settlements, before the road descends to the coast at Dahab.
The road is a main intercity road with security checkpoints along the way. Drivers stop briefly when asked, and officers may check documents. Keep your passport with you in the car rather than in the boot, as this applies to intercity roads in Sinai in general.
Dahab: a different pace from Sharm
Dahab grew from a Bedouin village into a low-rise town of guesthouses, small hotels, dive centres and seafront cafés. Life centres on the promenade around the bays of Masbat and Mashraba, while the Lagoon area to the south is known for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
North of the town lies the Blue Hole, one of the best-known dive and freedive sites in the Red Sea. Many visitors stay for a week or more, so luggage tends to include dive or board gear.
Before you book
- Price indication
- A car for up to three people is usually around €45–60; a minivan for up to about seven around €60–80.
- Equipment
- Declare dive gear, fins, windsurf or kite bags when booking, so the vehicle has room for them.
- Narrow lanes
- Parts of central Dahab are narrow or pedestrian. The driver stops at the nearest accessible point if your guesthouse cannot be reached by car.
- Night arrivals
- The road is quiet and dark at night. A private transfer means you do not need to arrange anything locally after a late flight.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Dahab?
The route is 91 km and typically takes 76–95 minutes. Checkpoint stops can add a few minutes on some days.
How much is a private transfer to Dahab?
As an indication, around €45–60 for a car and around €60–80 for a minivan. The exact total is shown before booking and stays the same if your flight is late.
Do I need my passport on the road to Dahab?
Yes, keep it with you. Intercity roads in Sinai have security checkpoints where documents can be checked.
Can the driver take my dive equipment?
Yes, if you declare it when booking. For several dive bags or a group, a minivan is usually the better choice.
Can I book the transfer for a late-night flight?
Yes. Share your flight number when booking so the local provider follows your arrival, and the driver will wait at the agreed meeting point.
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