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Gateway to Sinai's sacred mountains and desert landscapes.
Location
Saint Catherine, Egypt
Saint Catherine International Airport is a small regional airport located near the town of Saint Catherine in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt. It primarily serves tourists and pilgrims visiting the famous Saint Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Mount Sinai, one of the most significant religious sites in the world.
The airport operates limited scheduled and charter flights, predominantly serving seasonal tourist traffic. Its remote desert location in the Sinai Peninsula means it handles relatively modest passenger volumes compared to major Egyptian airports like Cairo or Hurghada.
The facility supports Egypt's broader tourism infrastructure in the Sinai region, complementing nearby resort airports such as Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, which handles the bulk of South Sinai's international traffic.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its low-volume regional and charter traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Saint Catherine town and the monastery area is primarily by taxi or private transfer, as no regular public bus service operates on the route.
Notable facts
- ›Located at approximately 1,586 meters (5,203 feet) above sea level in the Sinai mountains.
- ›Serves as a key access point for pilgrims and tourists visiting Saint Catherine's Monastery, one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries in the world.
- ›The airport is situated in a remote desert highland environment with limited surrounding infrastructure.
- ›Mount Sinai, traditionally identified as the biblical site where Moses received the Ten Commandments, is accessible from the airport area.
- ›Charter and seasonal flights are more common than year-round scheduled services at this airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
