Cheap flights from Warsaw to Aswan

October is the cheapest month on this route, and the weeks around it in autumn and winter usually stay reasonable. Fares climb for the Christmas and New Year stretch, when winter sun and Nile cruises fill the planes, and again in spring. April, May and June fall outside the usual booking window here, so plan around them. Summer in Aswan is very hot, which makes July and August quiet but demanding. Midweek departures from Warsaw are generally lighter than weekend ones. For winter travel, book well ahead; for October, earlier is better than later.

Nothing flies this route non-stop, so every option is a connection, usually through a European hub or a Gulf one. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa and its Cityline arm, Swiss, Austrian, Air Dolomiti and Helvetic Airways are full-service carriers, and their tickets normally include a checked bag and a meal on the longer legs. Braathens Regional Aviation is a smaller regional operator, so check who actually flies each leg. Emirates and Fly Dubai connect through the Gulf; Emirates is full-service, while Fly Dubai is a low-cost carrier where baggage and food are usually paid extras. Mixing carriers on one ticket can mean different baggage rules for each leg.

Flights land at Aswan International Airport, the only airport serving the city, set outside town on the desert side. The centre and the riverbank are a short drive away, so the transfer is quick once you have a ride. Taxis and pre-booked hotel transfers are the usual ways in; agree the fare before you set off. Ride-hailing apps work in Aswan, but cars can be scarce late at night. If you land after dark, arrange the transfer in advance. Some hotels sit on the west bank, which adds a boat crossing or a longer road trip.

Currency

EGP (LE)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

122, 123, 180

Driving side

right

Calling code

+20

Internet domain

.eg, .مصر

Population of Aswan

402 k (2023)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Cairo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Warsaw has two airports, so check whether you leave from F. Chopin or Modlin before you book.
• Look at what the fare includes on each leg, since low-cost tickets often charge for checked bags.
• If your connection is on separate tickets, leave a long buffer and plan to collect and re-check your bags.
• Check that your passport is valid well beyond your travel dates and look up the entry rules for Egypt.
• Compare October, the cheapest month, with the winter weeks around it before you commit.
• If you travel in summer, plan sightseeing for the early morning and keep the middle of the day free.