Aswan International Airport
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The airport in Aswan is mainly used by Egyptian airlines, which operate flights to Cairo, Abu Simbel and Luxor. Tourist airlines regularly organize charter flights here - the Nile River Valley has recently become a very popular object.
The airport was built in 1956 with the aim of developing tourism in the region. He worked only in the daylight hours. Only in 1982 appeared illumination of the runway, which significantly expanded the temporary possibilities of organizing flights.
Since 1992, the reconstruction of the airport building began with a significant expansion of its space. This was facilitated by an unexpected tourist boom that arose around the historical monuments of ancient Egypt. The new terminal was inaugurated by President Mubarak in May 1999.
Today, the airport building has cafes and restaurants, shops, Duty Free, tourist office, currency exchange, children's playground and car park.
The airport is about 20 kilometers from the city. Public transport doesn't go here. Transfer for organized groups is ordered by travel agencies, for self-traveling exit one - taxi.
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