Why go
- Country in North Africa.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Orange Bay, Giftun Island National Park.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).
History
Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural centre, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 107 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, third-most populous country in Africa, and 15th-most populated in the world.
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 18 direct destinations
- Egyptair MS (Embraer 170, 737-800, A319, A321, 735) · 6 routes: Alexandria, Cairo, Istanbul, Jeddah, Kuwait, Riyadh
- easyJet U2 (A320) · 5 routes: London, London, London, Manchester, Milano
- Transavia France TO (737-800, 75W) · 5 routes: Birmingham, London, London, London, Manchester
- Monarch Airlines ZB (A321, A330-200) · 4 routes: Birmingham, London, London, Manchester
- Thomas Cook Airlines MT (757-200, 757-300, 767-300) · 4 routes: Birmingham, London, Manchester, Newcastle
- Transaero Airlines UN (737-800, 747-400, 777-200) · 4 routes: Moscow, Moscow, Moscow, Yekaterinburg
- Thomsonfly BY (75W, 737-800) · 3 routes: Birmingham, London, Manchester
- Marysya Airlines M4 (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Alexandria, Cairo
- Saudi Arabian Airlines SV (Embraer 170) · 2 routes: Jeddah, Riyadh
- Nas Air XY (A320) · 1 route: Riyadh
- Royal Jordanian RJ (A320) · 1 route: Amman
- Turkish Airlines TK (A319, 737-800) · 1 route: Istanbul
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SSH has direct flights to 18 destinations on 12 airlines (incl. London, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Riyadh…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Egypt. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.