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ASW Aswan International Airport
Aswan International Airport (IATA: ASW, ICAO:HESN) is located in the the city of Aswan, Egypt. It is the primary international airport serving Aswan and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+20973480333

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IATA Code

ASW

ICAO Code

HESN

Name

Aswan International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Egypt (EG)

City

Aswan

Latitude

23.9643993

Longitude

32.8199997

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

Phone Number

+20973480333

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Aswan International Airport (ASW) — Airport Overview

Regional passenger airport serving southern Egypt and the Aswan tourism and commercial area

Aswan International Airport, identified by ICAO code HESN, is located approximately 16 kilometres southwest of Aswan in southern Egypt. It is a regional airport rather than a major international cargo gateway. Its traffic profile is primarily domestic passenger activity, with charter operations and international connectivity subject to seasonal schedules and airline confirmation. For air freight, the airport is most relevant for time-sensitive shipments serving Aswan and the wider Nile Valley, particularly when local delivery is more important than access to a large cargo hub. Our service team can assess available belly-cargo or charter options, confirm handling acceptance before booking, and compare routing through a larger Egyptian gateway when direct uplift, cargo storage, or customs arrangements are unsuitable.

Airport name	Aswan International Airport
IATA / ICAO	ASW / HESN
Location	Aswan, Egypt
Coordinates	23.9643993, 32.8199997
Time zone	UTC+02:00
Airport contact in supplied record	+20 97 348 0333

Key Highlights

Regional logistics role: Aswan International Airport is better suited to local or regional delivery planning than to consolidated long-haul cargo operations.
Capacity requires confirmation: Cargo acceptance, aircraft space, warehouse handling, and flight schedules can vary by airline, season, and operating day.
Passenger-belly dependency: Potential air freight uplift may depend on passenger or charter services; exact routings must be checked before cargo is collected.
Remote operating environment: The airport’s desert location makes pre-arranged trucking, customs coordination, and delivery appointments particularly important.
Hub comparison is essential: Our service team can compare direct handling with routing through a larger Egyptian airport when cargo volume, special handling, or connection reliability requires it.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Cargo arrangements should be treated as subject to airline, ground-handler, customs, and airport confirmation.

Acceptance and booking

Our service team requests airline confirmation for commodity, dimensions, weight, packaging, flight availability, and acceptance cut-off before issuing final routing instructions.

Terminal handling

Actual cargo receiving, screening, build-up, breakdown, and storage arrangements depend on the appointed handling provider and the operating flight. We verify the applicable process before delivery.

Temperature-sensitive cargo

Do not assume dedicated cold-room access or uninterrupted temperature control. Our team checks equipment, handover limits, permissible packaging, and connection exposure for each shipment.

Dangerous goods

Dangerous goods require airline pre-approval, compliant packing, marks, labels, shipper’s declaration where applicable, and confirmation that the local handling chain can accept the shipment.

Customs and inspection

Commercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, permits, and accurate HS classification should be prepared before cargo arrival. Customs inspection or document queries may extend dwell time.

Delivery coordination

For final-mile delivery in Aswan or nearby areas, our service team pre-arranges trucking, consignee availability, customs release steps, and proof-of-delivery requirements.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Regular passenger services associated with Aswan International Airport include EgyptAir, Air Cairo, Nile Air, and Petroleum Air Services in the supplied airport profile; cargo space and current operating schedules must be reconfirmed for each shipment.
International or charter connectivity may be available on selected routes, including destinations in France or the Far East as described in the airport profile, but this should not be treated as a guaranteed cargo network.
Where direct uplift is unavailable, our service team may evaluate an Egyptian gateway connection followed by domestic air or road feeder service to Aswan. The final choice depends on cargo type, customs status, flight timing, and trucking availability.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, security screening, customs inspection, interline transfer, weekend or seasonal schedules, and the need to position cargo from another Egyptian city. Any quoted schedule remains subject to airline confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Service area

The immediate hinterland is Aswan and nearby communities along the southern Nile corridor. Shipments for more distant destinations should be assessed against road access and alternative Egyptian gateways.

Tourism and hospitality supply

Likely logistics demand includes hotel supplies, replacement parts, event materials, retail goods, and urgent maintenance items connected with tourism and hospitality operations.

Local commercial cargo

General commercial shipments may include documents, spare parts, machinery components, consumer products, and samples. Packaging should withstand dry heat, dust exposure, and multiple handovers.

Time-sensitive and controlled goods

Medical supplies, laboratory materials, perishables, and other controlled commodities may be considered only after packaging, permits, temperature capability, and carrier acceptance are confirmed.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Obtain the airline or handling agent’s current cargo acceptance and document cut-off in writing. Regional airports may have narrower receiving windows than major cargo hubs.
Accurate documentation: Ensure the master and house air waybill data, invoice, packing list, consignee details, origin, value, and commodity description are consistent. Import permits or sector-specific approvals may apply.
Special cargo: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, live animals, human remains, pharmaceuticals, perishables, and valuables require advance disclosure and written acceptance. Never deliver such cargo on a general booking assumption.
Customs and release: A customs query, physical inspection, incomplete consignee information, or mismatch between documents and cargo can delay release. Our service team coordinates with the importer before arrival whenever possible.

Operational conditions, handling charges, screening requirements, customs procedures, and acceptance limits can change. Our team confirms the current conditions with the relevant airline, ground handler, and customs representative before execution.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, and consignee contact details to our service team before cargo pickup.
Request a pre-check for airline acceptance before packing regulated or temperature-sensitive goods; provide SDS, battery test documentation, permits, or temperature requirements where relevant.
Use rigid, stackable packaging with clear handling marks and moisture or dust protection appropriate to the shipment. Confirm whether wooden packaging requires treatment or marking documentation.
For urgent or larger consignments, ask our team to compare direct belly-cargo options with a hub-and-feeder plan, including road delivery to Aswan and the customs implications of each route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Aswan International Airport handle international air freight?

It may support international or charter-related movements depending on the operating airline, cargo type, customs arrangements, and available handling resources. Our service team confirms the complete routing before accepting the shipment.

Can I book cargo directly on a passenger flight?

Potentially, subject to airline belly capacity, aircraft type, security screening, commodity restrictions, and current booking rules. Passenger flight presence does not by itself guarantee cargo acceptance.

Is temperature-controlled shipping available?

Dedicated cold-chain capability should not be assumed. We verify storage, transfer, packaging, and maximum exposure limits with the carrier and handler before recommending a temperature-sensitive shipment.

What is the best alternative if direct uplift is not available?

Our service team compares a larger Egyptian gateway with domestic air or road feeder transport to Aswan. The recommendation depends on urgency, cargo dimensions, customs status, and delivery address.

How early should cargo be prepared?

Prepare documents and cargo before the carrier’s confirmed cut-off, with additional lead time for dangerous goods, live animals, perishables, permits, inspections, or hub connections. The exact cut-off is confirmed per booking.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, time zone, supplied contact number, and descriptive operating profile on this page are based on the airport master record provided for Aswan International Airport. Operational statements are presented as logistics planning guidance and are subject to confirmation with the airline, ground handler, customs authority, and consignee before shipment execution.

International air transport standards and airport coding reference: iata.org
International aviation standards and aerodrome reference framework: icao.int
Egyptian civil aviation and regulatory reference: civilaviation.gov.eg
Carrier schedules, cargo acceptance, special handling, and current cut-off data: confirmed case by case by our service team with the operating airline and appointed handling agent.