Nabq Bay to Old Market: plan your private transfer
Staying in Nabq and visiting the Old Market means travelling between two different parts of Sharm El Sheikh. This is the page for a private car departing from Nabq Bay, not from Naama Bay or the airport. The vehicle offers below belong to that outward direction. Compare their current fares and capacity, then choose a departure date to search for your trip. A visit can be a simple evening out or a longer shopping stop; the transport request should describe which you need. Before you leave the hotel, settle the meeting point, the destination near the market and your plan for getting back. An outward ride alone does not keep a driver available for the rest of the evening.
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Nabq Bay to Old Market (Sharm El Maya) · Lowest current price per vehicle, driver included. The exact price depends on the car.
Cars on this route
Real cars from local providers. The price is for the whole car, one way, with the driver included.

How far is Nabq from the Old Market?
The site's road reference puts Nabq to Old Market at approximately 27 km and 25–30 minutes of driving without traffic. This is the OSRM calculation dated 15 October 2026, using area reference points. Treat it as an orientation for a car journey, rather than an exact hotel-to-shop appointment. The location of your hotel entrance, the place you want to reach, traffic and meeting delays can change the actual duration. If you have booked dinner, allow time between arrival and the reservation for reaching the restaurant. Give the provider the real pickup address so the plan can be checked against your particular starting point.
Compare a price for this journey, not another Sharm taxi ride
A short ride inside one district is not a useful fare comparison for the drive from Nabq to the Old Market. The cards show the current price for each listed vehicle on this route; they are not an official tariff for every taxi in Sharm. Older forum amounts can describe a different hotel, a negotiation or a return arrangement. Compare like with like: the same direction, passenger count, date and luggage. Before accepting an offer, clarify any extra address or waiting you need. The displayed transfer amount should not be read as the cost of an entire evening with the car at your disposal.
Arrange collection at your actual Nabq hotel entrance
Use the hotel's complete name and the entrance where your group will meet. A map label for Nabq covers an area, not a single reception desk. Check that all passengers can reach the agreed place at the chosen time, and keep the booking contact available if you need to explain where you are standing. If you are starting from a restaurant or another address instead, state that explicitly. A convenient hotel selected during the search should not remain an inaccurate pickup instruction. This is particularly useful when friends are staying in different properties: describe any additional collection before the trip is confirmed rather than adding it during departure.
Name the market meeting point and plan the last part on foot
Old Market or Old Town is a destination area; it does not identify a particular shop or vehicle stopping place. Tell the driver what you want to reach and agree where the car can let you out. A pedestrian landmark and a usable pickup point can be different locations. For a return, save the agreed meeting pin and arrange a way to recognise the vehicle. If someone in your party has limited mobility, mention the walking requirement before acceptance. A car transfer does not include a guide through the market, help negotiating purchases or a promise of access to the door of every business.
Choose between a second ride and keeping a driver available
For a visit with a known finish, ask about a return and specify its departure time and collection point. Use the return option when the selected offer supports it, or request the reverse journey separately. Neither should be inferred from a one-way selection. If you want flexible departure after shopping, agree how the later trip will be arranged before you rely on it. For several destinations or a driver who stays available during the visit, compare the hourly service and discuss the complete schedule. A stop in Naama on the way back changes the itinerary and should be described as an extra stop, not assumed to be part of the direct route.
Check capacity and send a request that can be confirmed
Count every traveller, including children, and check the listed seats and luggage space. Shopping bags, a pushchair or hotel-transfer suitcases can change the vehicle you need. Ask about a suitable child seat before confirmation when travelling with a child; do not infer that one is included from the number of seats. Choose your date and passenger count in the form, review the offers and provide the precise trip details. This flow sends a request, with no online payment taken. Availability and the final arrangements require confirmation. Keep that response and the meeting details so your group knows when the journey is actually agreed.
Transfer terms: name sign, waiting, night price, cancellation
These are the standard terms of our transfer partners (November 2026). The company confirms the details for your trip when it accepts the request.
Name sign: on request, the driver meets you with a sign showing your name. Ask for it when you book.
Free waiting: up to 30 minutes.
Night price: the same as the day price, with no night surcharge.
Cancellation: free. Nothing is paid in advance, so just tell the company at least 24 hours before the pickup time.
Distances between Sharm El Sheikh areas
Road distance and drive time without traffic between hotel areas (OpenStreetMap routing, October 2026). Speed bumps, roundabouts and hotel gates add a few minutes.
| From → to | Road distance | Drive time without stops |
|---|---|---|
| SSH airport Nabq Bay | 9 km | 15 min |
| SSH airport Montazah / Ras Nasrani | 13 km | 20 min |
| SSH airport Sharks Bay | 11 km | 15 min |
| SSH airport Naama Bay | 14 km | 15 min |
| SSH airport Hadaba | 23 km | 25 min |
| SSH airport Ras Um Sid | 25 km | 30 min |
| SSH airport Old Market | 20 km | 25 min |
| Nabq Bay Montazah / Ras Nasrani | 12 km | 15 min |
| Nabq Bay Sharks Bay | 13 km | 20 min |
| Nabq Bay Naama Bay | 20 km | 20 min |
| Nabq Bay Hadaba | 30 km | 30 min |
| Nabq Bay Ras Um Sid | 31 km | 30 min |
| Nabq Bay Old Market | 27 km | 25 min |
| Montazah / Ras Nasrani Sharks Bay | 7 km | 15 min |
| Montazah / Ras Nasrani Naama Bay | 15 km | 20 min |
| Montazah / Ras Nasrani Hadaba | 23 km | 30 min |
| Montazah / Ras Nasrani Ras Um Sid | 24 km | 30 min |
| Montazah / Ras Nasrani Old Market | 22 km | 25 min |
| Sharks Bay Naama Bay | 14 km | 20 min |
| Sharks Bay Hadaba | 22 km | 25 min |
| Sharks Bay Ras Um Sid | 23 km | 30 min |
| Sharks Bay Old Market | 21 km | 25 min |
| Naama Bay Hadaba | 11 km | 15 min |
| Naama Bay Ras Um Sid | 12 km | 15 min |
| Naama Bay Old Market | 9 km | 10 min |
| Hadaba Ras Um Sid | 2 km | 5 min |
| Hadaba Old Market | 4 km | 5 min |
| Ras Um Sid Old Market | 5 km | 10 min |
Questions
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