Domestic Flights
EgyptAir and a handful of other carriers connect Cairo with Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh in under an hour and a half, which makes flying the fastest way to cover the length of the country. It's the default choice for travellers with limited time who want to see both the Nile Valley and the Red Sea coast without giving up several days to road or rail transfers.
Trains Along the Nile Valley
Egypt's rail network follows the Nile closely, and overnight sleeper trains between Cairo and Luxor or Aswan are a popular way to cover the distance without losing a full day to travel, arriving rested the next morning. Daytime trains are slower but cheaper, and the standalone high-speed line between Cairo and Alexandria is now among the fastest ways to reach the Mediterranean coast.
Getting Around Within a City
Ride-hailing apps operate widely in Cairo, Alexandria, and the Red Sea resort towns and are generally the easiest way to get a fair price without negotiating. Cairo's metro is inexpensive and avoids the city's notoriously heavy traffic, though it's most useful for routes it actually covers. For day trips from a Nile cruise ship or a hotel base, a private driver or an organised tour is usually simpler than arranging transport independently.
