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TCP Taba International Airport
Taba International Airport (IATA: TCP, ICAO:HETB) is located in the the city of Taba, Egypt.

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IATA Code

TCP

ICAO Code

HETB

Name

Taba International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Egypt (EG)

City

Taba

Latitude

29.5877991

Longitude

34.7780991

Time Zone

UTC+02:00

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Airport Overview

Taba International Airport（TCP） · ICAO: HETB

Taba International Airport is located near Taba in Egypt’s South Sinai region, close to the borders with Israel and Jordan. Its position gives it regional value for tourism-related passenger movements and for shipments serving the Taba, Nuweiba and wider South Sinai area. For international freight forwarders, it is better assessed as a regional, passenger-oriented international gateway than as a dedicated cargo hub. Cargo acceptance, export build-up, import release and trucking availability may depend on the operating airline, local handling arrangements and current airport procedures. Our service team can first verify whether the required commodity, aircraft routing and handling chain are available before issuing a firm routing or transit commitment.

Airport name	Taba International Airport
Location	Taba, Egypt
Country / city	Egypt / Taba
Coordinates	29.5877991, 34.7780991
Time zone	UTC+02:00

Key Highlights

Regional rather than hub positioning

Routing should normally be planned around confirmed operating flights or an alternative Egyptian gateway, rather than assuming hub-level cargo connectivity.

Border-region logistics

Cross-border proximity can be commercially useful, but customs, security and land-border requirements must be checked separately from air transport arrangements.

Passenger-aircraft dependency

Where cargo is accepted, available capacity, lower-deck loading restrictions and schedule changes may materially affect the plan.

Pre-clearance is essential

Our team recommends confirming handling, customs release, warehouse access and final-mile trucking before cargo is dispatched to the airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo acceptance: Availability is subject to the operating carrier, local ground handler and current flight program. Booking confirmation should identify the actual acceptance point and cut-off.
Import and export handling: Shipment build-up, breakdown, screening and warehouse transfer should be confirmed in advance; do not assume the full service range of a major cargo hub.
Temperature-controlled cargo: For pharmaceuticals, perishables and other time-sensitive goods, obtain written confirmation of cool-room access, handover timing and acceptable packaging before tender.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on carrier approval, aircraft restrictions, packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration and the handler’s capability. Advance pre-check is required.
Customs-controlled storage: The applicable customs or bonded-storage process must be verified for the specific shipment, especially when cargo is transiting onward by road.
Oversized and special cargo: Aircraft door dimensions, handling equipment, security screening and truck access should be checked case by case; no special-load capability should be presumed.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Origin planning: International cargo may require a confirmed direct operating flight, a connection through another Egyptian airport or a road-air combination. The feasible option depends on the current airline schedule and cargo acceptance status.
Connection control: If a transfer is involved, our service team checks through-air waybill feasibility, security re-screening, transfer ownership, customs status and whether the cargo must be collected and re-tendered.
Transit variability: Actual transit is affected by flight frequency, seasonal tourism schedules, aircraft belly capacity, customs inspection, border procedures and local trucking availability.
Planning standard: We quote a confirmed operational plan only after receiving the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, destination and required service level. Published schedules and transit estimates remain subject to reconfirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area

The immediate market is Taba and nearby South Sinai tourism and service locations. Nuweiba and other remote destinations require a separate road-feasibility and delivery-time assessment.

Tourism and hospitality supply

Potential demand may include hotel operating supplies, replacement parts, retail goods, display materials and urgent maintenance items, subject to carrier acceptance.

Time-sensitive shipments

Small urgent consignments, documents, spare parts and selected medical or technical supplies may be considered when handling and final delivery are pre-arranged.

Perishables and general trade

Food products, chilled goods, consumer items and commercial samples require commodity-specific packaging, customs documentation and confirmation of temperature or inspection controls.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-off: Airline and handler cut-off times can change with the operating flight. Our team should obtain the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline rather than relying on a generic airport schedule.
Documents: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions and any required certificates, permits or origin documents. The commodity description must be specific and consistent across all documents.
Restricted and dangerous goods: Batteries, chemicals, aerosols, magnets, medical products and other regulated articles require classification and pre-approval under the applicable carrier and air-transport rules.
Customs and delivery: Customs inspection, release location, consignee identification and final-mile access should be confirmed before uplift. Border-area road movements may involve additional controls and documentary requirements.

Operational rules, customs procedures, security screening and carrier acceptance are subject to change. Our service team will validate the shipment against the live booking and destination requirements.

Shipping Tips

Send the ready date, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, customs value and final delivery address before requesting a quotation.
For fragile, perishable or temperature-sensitive cargo, use robust transport packaging, clear handling marks and a documented handover plan; confirm whether active or passive temperature control is operationally suitable.
For batteries, dangerous goods, live animals or controlled products, provide the relevant classification and supporting documents at booking stage instead of presenting the cargo without pre-approval.
Keep an alternative plan through a suitable Egyptian gateway or road-air solution when direct capacity, local handling or final-mile delivery at Taba International Airport cannot be confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Taba International Airport handle international air cargo?

Cargo handling may be possible when an operating carrier and local handler accept the shipment, but acceptance is not equivalent to hub-level cargo availability. Our team verifies the live flight, commodity restrictions, warehouse process and customs arrangement before booking.

Can I assume there is a daily cargo flight?

No. Flight frequency, aircraft type and belly capacity may vary by season and operating program. We provide a routing only after reconfirming the current schedule and cargo space.

Is it suitable for dangerous goods or lithium batteries?

Only after carrier and handler approval. The shipment must be correctly classified, packed, marked, labelled and documented under the applicable dangerous-goods requirements. Battery specifications and test documentation may be required.

How should I ship pharmaceuticals or chilled products?

Share the temperature range, packaging type, exposure limit and delivery deadline in advance. Our service team checks acceptance, cool-chain handover, customs timing and the availability of an alternative route before tender.

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

We can compare another Egyptian gateway, a connecting air route or a road-air arrangement. The comparison should include customs ownership, trucking distance, border formalities, security controls and total transit risk.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity and coordinates: Based on the airport master data supplied for this page, including the name, IATA code, ICAO code, city, country, coordinates and time zone.

Code and aviation reference validation: iata.org and icao.int.

Egyptian airport-sector reference: eac.gov.eg.

Facility availability, airline acceptance, cargo cut-offs, schedules, customs procedures and transit times are operational variables. This module intentionally avoids unsupported throughput, warehouse-area, carrier-frequency and guaranteed-transit claims; our service team confirms those items against the live shipment plan.