Transfers to Makadi Bay — Private Airport Taxi
Makadi Bay lies around 35 km south of Hurghada International Airport (HRG) — a 35-40 minute drive. Private transfers run around the clock and are the only way to reach the bay's resorts directly from the terminal.
Book your transfer to Makadi Bay
Fixed price per vehicle — confirmed instantly, pay by card.
Getting to Makadi Bay
Every airport in our Egypt network that serves Makadi Bay, with the road distance, typical drive time and the starting price per vehicle.
| Airport | Distance | Drive time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurghada International Airport (HRG) | 35 km | ~35 min | $22 |
| Luxor International Airport (LXR) | 280 km | ~235 min | $115 |
Makadi Bay transfer prices by vehicle
Prices are per vehicle in USD and include tolls, parking, taxes and waiting time. Nothing is added on arrival.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Luggage | from HRG | from LXR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Sedan | 3 | 2 | $22 | $115 |
| Business Sedan | 3 | 3 | $27 | $144 |
| Business Van | 6 | 6 | $27 | $144 |
| Executive Van | 6 | 6 | $45 | $173 |
| Minibus 8 | 8 | 8 | $45 | $242 |
| Minibus 16 | 16 | 16 | $54 | $290 |
Arriving in Makadi Bay
Makadi Bay is a self-contained resort strip built for families, with big all-inclusive properties, an aqua park and a diving centre. Nothing there is walkable from the highway, so every arrival needs a car.
We also run Makadi Bay from Luxor (LXR) for travellers combining the Valley of the Kings with a Red Sea week — one driver, one vehicle, about four hours across the desert road.
Good to know
- 35 km / 35-40 minutes from HRG
- Also served from Luxor Airport for Nile-plus-Red-Sea itineraries
- Family vehicles with child seats on request, free of charge
- 24/7 service including the early-morning charter departures
All Egypt transfers are operated by licensed, insured local partners under Bacharide's service standards.
Makadi Bay transfers — FAQs
- How much is a transfer to Makadi Bay?
- Private transfers to Makadi Bay start at $22 for the whole vehicle, not per person. The price is fixed when you book and includes tolls, parking, taxes and waiting time.
- Which airport is closest to Makadi Bay?
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the nearest airport we serve — about 35 km and roughly 35 minutes by road.
- Where does the driver meet me?
- Inside the arrivals hall, holding a board with your name. We track your flight, so a delay simply moves the pickup — you also get 60 minutes of free waiting time.
- Will the driver take me directly to my hotel in Makadi Bay?
- Yes. Transfers are door to door — give us the hotel or resort name when booking and the driver takes you to reception, not to a drop-off point on the main road.
- Is the Makadi Bay transfer private or shared?
- Every Bacharide transfer is private. The price is for the whole vehicle, so you never wait for other passengers or stop at other hotels on the way.