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Egypt's gateway to the Sinai Gulf of Aqaba coast.
Opened
1989
Location
Taba, Egypt
Taba International Airport (IATA: TCP, ICAO: HETB) is a small international airport serving the resort town of Taba in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt, situated near the borders of Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba.
The airport primarily serves leisure and charter traffic, catering to tourists visiting the Sinai Peninsula's Red Sea resorts and the nearby Taba Heights resort complex. Its strategic border location also gives it significance for regional transit movements.
Due to its small size and remote location, scheduled commercial service has historically been limited, with the airport relying heavily on seasonal charter flights from European markets.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building designed to handle the modest passenger volumes typical of a resort-oriented facility.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Taba and Taba Heights resort area is primarily by taxi and private hotel transfers, as no formal public bus service is widely established.
Airlines here
The airport is not a hub for any major airline and primarily handles charter carriers and occasional regional scheduled services.
Notable facts
- ›Located near the tri-border area where Egypt, Israel, and Jordan converge.
- ›Serves primarily as a resort gateway for the Taba Heights and Sinai coastal tourism areas.
- ›The airport lies very close to the Israeli border crossing at Taba.
- ›Seasonal charter flights from Europe, particularly from Russian and Eastern European markets, have historically dominated traffic.
- ›Tourism to the area has been affected by regional security concerns at various times, impacting airport activity.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
