Cairo to Ain Sokhna with a private driver
Ain Sokhna is the closest beach to Cairo. A day trip or weekend with a driver spares you the highway driving and the tired return.
Distance and time
From Cairo (New Cairo / Nasr City) via the Cairo–Sokhna road it is about 156 km, 1.5–2 hours. Add 45 minutes from Giza or 6th of October. Friday morning and Thursday night are the busiest outbound; Friday night the busiest return.
Price
VAT and tolls included. Book the return in the same booking for a 10% discount. The exact price from your address to the hotel is shown before you confirm.
Before you book
- Sokhna resorts stretch over tens of kilometres — select the hotel by name, not just "Ain Sokhna".
- Day trip? Book a return with the driver waiting (priced as two legs with a discount) or an hourly car for the full day.
- A 7-seat van from EGP 2,996 suits a family or group with beach luggage.
- Rest stops exist along the road (around km 57); tell the driver if you want a break.
FAQs
How far is Ain Sokhna from Cairo?
About 156 km, 1.5–2 hours depending on your starting point and traffic.
How much is a car with driver from Cairo to Sokhna?
A sedan from EGP 1,765 one way including VAT; a van from EGP 2,996. Return in the same booking gets 10% off.
Can the driver wait and bring me back the same day?
Yes — book a return trip or an hourly car for the whole day.
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The full price is shown before you confirm.