What is the best transport in Egypt?

The best way to get around Egypt is by air although there are reliable bus and train services, as it's often far from one tourist center to another. Domestic flight service is mainly provided by Egypt Air, but Nile Air has a few services between Cairo and other major cities.



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Getting around Egypt means covering substantial distances from one tourist center to the next. Though there is reliable bus service between most places and excellent train service to a few, the best way to get around is by air. EgyptAir has a virtual monopoly on internal flights.

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The railway system is the most crowded and informal transport system. As of 2022, the Egyptian Railway Sector provided an aggregate of 403 million passengers with transportation services and around 34 million in January 2023. In comparison, some 142.3 million people used the Nile River for transportation in 2019.

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The best ways to get around Cairo are by metro train or taxi. Egypt's capital is constantly choked by traffic. But below Cairo's congested streets, the metro system is clean, affordable and extremely efficient.

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If they're taking a while it's probably because they got stuck in Cairo's diabolical traffic. Our ride from the airport to Giza cost less than USD $8 with Uber. Taxis will usually start at USD $30-40 and not want to budge below USD $20. Wait for that Uber!

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This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for details. Yes, there is Uber in Egypt and this ended up being my go-to option for getting around Cairo.

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Taking a bus is the major way for locals to get around Egypt. You can get to most cities and towns by bus, at a reasonable cost. It's safe, reliable, and the best way to some rural districts beyond the Nile Valley.

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Egyptians are kind people and most of them are truly helpful. However, at some tourist areas, some people might tell you they're going to show you or bring you into select areas of the attraction. These people tend to allow tourists into areas that are off-limits to get tips and sometimes to rob them.

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How many days do you need for Egypt? Seven days is usually an ideal amount of time to spend in Egypt to see places like Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Alexandria and also sail down the Nile River. However, to see most major attractions of Egypt, 5 days should be enough too.

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Try to think bigger than just the pyramids, if that's even possible! You can easily mix and match this itinerary, and you can definitely do it on your own. It's possible to travel independently in Egypt, and if you have even a little bit of travel experience, you don't need to be apprehensive!

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Yes, they are generally safe. We rarely hear about problems with taxi drivers, except the usual taxi driver style haggling, trying to make an extra pound. They have meters, but many don't use it!

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There are no standard meter rates for cabs in Luxor, but most rides will cost between 5 and 150 Egyptian pounds (roughly $0.50 to $17) depending on your negotiating skills. Ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber do not operate in Luxor.

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However, in the following situations, credit cards are almost never accepted: Local restaurants and bars. Public transportation and taxis (not Uber)

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It is kind to tip taxi/Uber drivers 10-20% for good service. It is not expected. Try to tip and pay Uber drivers in cash (EGP) if possible, because Uber withholds their income and only pays out twice per month, making it difficult for them to budget and plan on expenses if something happens with their vehicle.

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Taking a Cairo airport taxi to the city centre is the quickest and most convenient transfer option. It's also very affordable compared to most other major cities as it costs just €8 (150 EGP).

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