Aswan International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-08Aswan International Airport (ICAO HESN) sits about 16 km southwest of Aswan, on the desert plateau west of the Nile in Upper Egypt. Despite the name, scheduled service is almost entirely domestic. The airport handles tourists heading for the Nile cruise boats, the temples at Philae and Abu Simbel, and the High Dam, along with residents travelling to and from the capital.
Services at Aswan International Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 1optionCar RentalsSIXTView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsOld Cataract Aswan (operated by Mandarin Oriental)View hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers760K760,000 in 2022
- Services2listed across 2 of 6 types
- Local timeCairo time
- IATAASWICAO HESN
- Opened1956
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- PADomesticPassenger TerminalEgyptAir, Air Cairo, Nile Air, Petroleum Air Services
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- AswanNortheast of the airport16 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Aswan International Airport?
Aswan International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: ASW, ICAO: HESN. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Aswan International Airport located?
Aswan International Airport is located in Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt. The airport coordinates are 23.9611°, 32.8204°.
What services are available at Aswan International Airport?
Aswan International Airport offers: 1 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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