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Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
SSH • HESH
90 km • 100 km drive
Primary gateway for South Sinai with international charters and domestic connections.
Transport: Private taxi or hotel pickup, Go Bus or East Delta bus via Sharm station
Logistics · Destination Guide
Dahab Egypt
Blue Hole walls, canyon swim-throughs, and Bedouin desert horizons
Updated Oct 30, 2025 • 16 sources
Logistics
Use this travel brief to set arrival flow, local transit, and gear movement before you lock your itinerary.
Quick Facts
- Primary airport: Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
- Typical transfer: 100 km drive
- Entry requirement: Many nationals can obtain a free Sinaionly permission stamp for up to 1415 days when arriving directly into South Sinai airports.
- Getting around: Intown moves are by foot or inexpensive taxis.
Getting There
Fly into Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) then drive about 100 km to Dahab by taxi, private transfer, or bus services. Typical drive time is around 1.5 hours depending on checkpoints and traffic.
Airports
Getting Around
In-town moves are by foot or inexpensive taxis. For intercity links, Go Bus and East Delta run Cairo-Dahab and Sharm-Dahab routes; buy online or at stations.
Entry Requirements
Many nationals can obtain a free Sinai-only permission stamp for up to 14-15 days when arriving directly into South Sinai airports. For wider travel or longer stays, a USD $25 visa on arrival or the official e-Visa is typical. Always check current rules for your passport at the official portal and your government’s travel site.
Gear Logistics Checklist
Shops provide 12 L aluminum tanks, DIN and yoke valves, nitrox at many centers, and sturdy shore-entry ladders at popular bays. Wetsuit guidance: 3 mm in summer, 5 mm with hood in winter. Bring a wind layer for surface intervals.
Practicalities
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Cash is common for taxis, cafes, and Bedouin camps. Cards work at larger hotels and dive shops.
ATMs cluster along Masbat Bay and in supermarkets; withdraw EGP for gates and remote camps.
Electricity
220V • 50Hz • C, F
Bring a universal adapter and use dual-voltage chargers.
Communications
Vodafone, Orange, and Etisalat cover Dahab; eSIMs and local SIMs are widely used. Signal can dip at Ras Abu Galum.
Language
Arabic is official; English is widely spoken in dive and tourism services.
Insurance
Carry travel and dive insurance that covers evacuation to Sharm’s chamber and protected area activities.
Packing list
- Booties and open-heel fins for rocky entries
- 3 mm suit summer; 5 mm plus hood in winter
- Wind shell for surface intervals
- Reef-safe sunscreen and wide-brim hat
- Dry bag and cash for Blue Hole and camps