Major city · Egypt
Taba
Half a day covers the casino, a quick snorkel and border-zone shopping; one night is optional if you want a relaxed pace.
Taba is a tiny duty‑free border town with a casino, a few mid‑range hotels and limited dive sites. Most attractions fit in a half‑day, so one night is enough unless you plan to use it as a base for diving or to reach Taba Heights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler, less heat
- avoid Jun–Sep (very hot)
- Airports
- ETM · SSH
- Nights
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Taba122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Taba, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe in the border zone; stay aware of taxi scams and keep visa documents handy.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportETM Ramon Airport (Israel) (20 km (12 mi) north in Israel; cross the border at Taba, then a 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or bus 30/15/16 to the airport.ETM Ramon Airport (Israel) (12 mi (20 km) north in Israel; cross the border at Taba, then a 3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or bus 30/15/16 to the airport.
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; taxis needed for airport or Taba Heights (20 km (12 mi) south).Town is walkable; taxis needed for airport or Taba Heights (12 mi (20 km) south).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeLE15–30
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))LE80–120
- Museum or sight ticketCasino entry feeLE50–100
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomEGP 1,300
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomEGP 1,500
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomEGP 2,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 300 · Mid EGP 600 · High EGP 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ETM Ramon Airport (Israel) (20 km (12 mi) north in Israel; cross the border at Taba, then a 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi or bus 30/15/16 to the airport. Allow 1 h for border crossing.) · SSH Sharm el‑Sheikh Airport (Domestic and some international flights, poor onward links to Taba.)ETM Ramon Airport (Israel) (12 mi (20 km) north in Israel; cross the border at Taba, then a 3.1 mi (5 km) taxi or bus 30/15/16 to the airport. Allow 1 h for border crossing.) · SSH Sharm el‑Sheikh Airport (Domestic and some international flights, poor onward links to Taba.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Nov (3 rain days), driest May (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taba: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; taxis needed for airport or Taba Heights (20 km south). Bus to Cairo departs around 14:30, about 8 h ride. Bus to Nuweiba, Dahab and Sharm el‑Sheikh likely departs around 15:00.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Salah El‑Din castle (Pharaoh's Island)
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Boat from Taba harbour, 10 min ride
Entry ≈US$1.5, boat ≈US$3
Taba Heights
cautionDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi, 20 km (12 mi) southTaxi, 12 mi (20 km) south
Resort area has more facilities; consider staying there instead.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Steigenberger Taba Hotel & Nelson Village
B&B double LE1300, casino, diving centre
Mövenpick Resort Taba
B&B double LE1000, private beach
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- LE300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- LE600–900 excl. bed
- High
- LE1200–1800 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × EGP 1,500 | EGP 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × EGP 600 | EGP 1,200 |
| Taxi to/from Ramon Airport (one way)2 × EGP 200 · check | EGP 400 |
| Boat to Pharaoh's Island2 × EGP 120 · check | EGP 240 |
| Sinai entry tax2 × EGP 400 · as of 2020 | EGP 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 414 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 2,277 per person per day, bed included | EGP 4,554 |
Steigenberger or Mövenpick rates
2026 estimate in EGP; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | LE15–30 |
| Shallow snorkel dive (gear hire) | LE100–150 |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | LE80–120 |
| Casino entry fee | LE50–100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Visa‑free stay limited to 14 days within the Sinai coastal zone (Taba to Sharm el‑Sheikh); longer trips or travel beyond the zone need an online visa (arrange ≥7 days ahead). Check current eligibility.
- Sinai entry tax LE400 (as of 2020) collected at the border; amount and collection method may have changed – check.
- Taxi fares to the airport can be inflated – share rides when possible.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Cairo; nearest Egyptian diplomatic office in Sharm el‑Sheikh.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taba → Sharm el‑Sheikh bus: ≈ LE300, 8 h, departs ~14:30 (check schedule)≈ LE300, 8 h, departs ~2:30 PM (check schedule)
- Taxi to Ramon Airport: ≈ LE200, 30 min
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- هل أستطيع الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal astaṭīʿ al‑dafʿ bil‑bṭāqa?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayn al‑ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Taba. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr (cooler, less heat · avoid Jun–Sep (very hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add Taba Heights and Nuweiba as next‑stop options for longer beach stays.
- Link to Sinai bus schedule page when available.
Sources
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