The closest international airport is in Hurghdada and Luxor. There are many bus services to and from Safaga. The depot can be found at the southern end of town. These also travel back and forth between town and the northern resorts. A 40 minute ride by taxi to Hurghada will cost around 5 LE per passenger.
Drivers are happy to drive to most places but take the time to come to an agreeable on price.
Accomodation Safaga is well catered for with many resorts just to the north of the main township. Red Sea Guide web site links . In the town itself are braches of Banque Masr and Banque de Caire. Closer to the resorts is the Bank of Alexadria. Training and equipment rental is offered by many of the local resorts.