Search Flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Altamira

Sharm El Sheikh, which hosts millions of tourists each year, is known to be one of the most visited cities of Egypt. If you are thinking of traveling to this city, which is also known as the "city of peace" because of the large number of International Peace Conferences hold in the city, you can fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. Sharm El Sheikh is located on the easternmost part of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

The most popular areas that you can visit in this city having a coastline on the Red Sea are the Soho Square, Old Market, Hay el Nour, Hadaba, Rowaysat and Montazah regions in addition to Nabq and Naama bays. With a small surface area and low population density, the city has very limited public transportation facilities.

If you want, you can reach many places in the city by using minibuses. Taxi is a more preferred option than others. IF you wish, you can also rent a car. To get to the airport from your location, using a taxi or renting a car are among the best options.

If you want your travel to be more affordable, you can take advantage of minibuses that will take you to the airport. It is useful to say that this transportation option is not comfortable.

Minibus

You can reach the airport by using these minibuses departing from the city center. These vehicles take passengers to the area very close to the Terminal 1 in about fifteen minutes. However, their departure times can take up to twenty minutes under normal conditions because the driver waits until the vehicle is full of passengers. So, traveling with minibuses when there is no crowd may not be the right option.

The only public transportation option in Sharm El Sheikh is minibuses. There are two minibus routes in the city. Both routes pass through the Old Market. The first route pass through Hadaba, the second route moves in the direction of Nabq. Traveling by minibus is a very affordable option. However, the vehicles are moving very slowly and you often wait for long minutes for passengers.

Taxi

The taxi is a comfortable option for your travel to the airport; moreover, it is much more economical compared to the other cities in Europe. Before getting on any taxi, we advise you to pay attention that the vehicle is blue and white and there is a taxi sign on it. As these are registered vehicles, they are safer than other taxis. In addition, you can also choose to use the hotel taxis. You may witness that the taximeters of many vehicles do not work. Some drivers may ask for higher fares. To prevent this, we advise you to agree with the taxi driver about the fare.

Car Rental

Car rental is another option you can choose for a comfortable travel. You can rent your car from the car rental office in the city or make an online reservation before your flight.

Airport Information

Sharm El Sheikh Airport, which is known as Egypt's second largest airport, has two terminals as international and domestic. The third terminal is already under construction. Despite of being less than many other international airports, you can find a few cafes and restaurants at Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

When it comes to shopping stores, you have more options. You can visit many shops for buying souvenirs or outlets for finding affordable products. In addition to these, the Duty-Free shops are also located in the terminal where you can buy many high-quality products at affordable prices. You can also access the internet at the airport.

Altamira Airport, which is located near Altamira in Brazil, is a few kilometers away from the city center. Since the distance is very close, you can get on a taxi for travelling to the city center from the airport which offers easy transportation to the center. In addition, private shuttles are also among the preferred alternatives. If you want a comfortable travel to the city center, you can rent a car. Another airport that you can use for reaching the region is General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport which is located 16 kilometers of Altamira city center. From this airport, you can also use rental cars, private shuttles and taxis for travelling to Altamira city center.

Taxi

Taxis are among the most preferred options by the passengers landing at Altamira Airport. It is possible to find a taxi in front of the terminal and travel to the city center in a comfortable and fast way. You can reach Altamira city center in a short time when you get on a taxi from the airport. You need to pay the taxi fare as Brazilian Real which is the currency of the country. However, if you don’t have this currency when you get on the taxi, you can ask the driver whether you can make the payment with a different currency. The cost of travelling to the city center from the airport by taxi is not generally too high. However, if you want to reduce this cost and have a more budget-friendly travel, you can find a few passengers that will also travel to the city center and share your taxi with them. This method is economic for passengers who don’t have much luggage. In this way, you can reach the city center for a very affordable fare.

Private Shuttle

Private shuttles, which are generally preferred by crowded groups or families with much luggage, are among the transportation alternatives that you can use for travelling to the city center from Altamira Airport. You can find a private shuttle at the airport or you can arrange a vehicle to pick you up from the airport by contacting in advance. If you have heavy luggage or are travelling with your family or friends, this transportation option can be ideal for you since it offers large capacity for you and your luggage. These shuttles which carry passengers to their destinations in a comfortable way will be waiting for you when you go out of Altamira Airport terminal. By specifying your destination to the driver, you can have a comfortable travel to the point you want to reach from the airport.

Car Rental

You can find different alternatives in terms of car rental at Altamira Airport and General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport. Car rental process lasts only a few minutes at the both airports where generally local companies offer service. You can make a reservation in advance if you want to speed up the process and receive your car as soon as you arrive at the airport. You are advised to take a navigation device with you in order to reach the center of Altamira easily after renting your car. You can reach the center by following the direction signs that you will come across along the road but if this is your first visit, you may have trouble in finding your way.