The Transfera Blog
Travel tips, destination guides and everything you need for a smooth airport transfer in Egypt.
Booking an airport transfer in Egypt: what to check before you pay
Not all transfers are equal, and the details that matter are easy to miss when you are clicking book. A quick checklist worth running through first.
Diving in Marsa Alam and Sharm: planning transfers around early boats
Divers run on a tight clock — boats leave early, and a missed pickup can mean a missed dive. How to plan your transfers around the water, not the other way round.
Joining a Nile cruise in Luxor or Aswan: getting from the airport to your boat
Most Nile cruises start in Luxor or Aswan. The flight in is simple; the part people ask about is reaching the right boat, at the right dock, at the right time.
Your first time in Egypt: tipping, currency and a smooth airport arrival
A few small things sorted before you land make your first trip to Egypt far smoother. Visas, money, baksheesh and what to have ready at arrivals.
Travelling with kids to the Red Sea: car seats, timings and sanity-savers
The Red Sea is brilliant with children, but the airport-to-hotel leg is where tired little ones can turn a smooth trip bumpy. A bit of planning goes a long way.
What happens if my flight is delayed? How airport pickups really work
The question we get more than any other. The short answer: nothing changes for you. Here is how flight tracking and waiting time actually work.
Private transfer, shared shuttle or taxi in Egypt: what is actually worth it
Three ways to get from the airport to your hotel, and none of them is wrong. The honest pros and cons of each, and when to pick which.
Cairo Airport terminals: which one, and how to skip the chaos
Cairo International is not one building but three terminals, spread far enough apart that you do not want to be at the wrong one. Here is how to land and leave without the stress.
Getting from Hurghada Airport to your hotel without the taxi hassle
Landing in Hurghada is the easy part. Getting to your hotel without overpaying or queuing in the heat takes a little planning — here is how to do it the smooth way.
How many seats do you need? Choosing the right transfer vehicle
Book the wrong-sized vehicle and someone ends up with a suitcase on their knees. A quick guide to matching passengers and luggage to the right car.