Aswan International Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
ASW
ICAO Code
HESN
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Aswan International Airport serves Aswan and the surrounding Nile region. It is a relatively small airport primarily handling domestic flights and a limited number of regional international services.

Aswan International Airport
Elevation: 198 m
23.9611, 32.8204

Terminal Guide for Aswan International Airport #

A single passenger terminal handles arrivals and departures with compact facilities appropriate for regional traffic. Expect short walks between check‑in, security and gates.

Getting to and From Aswan International Airport #

Travel time to Aswan city centre is typically 20-40 minutes by road depending on destination.

  • Taxi/minibus: The usual options for onward travel; official taxis meet flights outside arrivals.
  • Car hire: Car rental desks may be available but are limited compared with larger airports.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Aswan International Airport #

Facilities are basic and oriented to regional traffic.

  • Food & drink: Small cafés or kiosks operate within the terminal.
  • Wi‑Fi & charging: Service availability can be limited.
  • Other services: Car hire, taxi desks and assistance on request; duty‑free and shopping choices are modest.

Hotels and Layovers at Aswan International Airport #

No international hotel complex is attached to the airport; accommodations are located in Aswan city and along the Nile. For overnight stays select a city hotel and arrange transfer from the airport.

Tips for Aswan International Airport #

  • Domestic flights: Most connections are domestic (Cairo and other Egyptian cities) - check flight frequency as schedules can change.
  • Local transport: Taxis and minibuses are the common onward transport options - confirm the fare before departing the airport.

Weather & Climate near Aswan International Airport #

Climate

Aswan International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 95 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AprilOctoberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 25°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 30°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 36°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° 40°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 42°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 42°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
26° 41°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
24° 40°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
10.6h daylight

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