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Port Said

Port Said is a port city that lies in northeast Egypt extending about 30 km (19 mi) along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, straddling the west bank of the northern mouth of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital of the Port Said Governorate and forms the majority of the governorate, comprising seven of the governorate's eight administrative regions.

Type CityPopulation 790,000

Why go

  • Egyptian city on the northern end of the Suez Canal.
  • Served by Port Said International Airport (PSD).

History

Port Said is a port city that lies in northeast Egypt extending about 30 km (19 mi) along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, straddling the west bank of the northern mouth of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital of the Port Said Governorate and forms the majority of the governorate, comprising seven of the governorate's eight administrative regions. In 2024, it had a population of 790,000 people.

Where to stay

Port Said, Atef El-Sadat Street Madînet, Portsaid, Port Said Governorate 42511, Egypt · grandhotelportsaid.com
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77G8+JR9, Saad Zaghloul, Al Zehour, Al Zohour, Port Said Governorate 42521, Egypt · diamondbluehotelsandresorts.com
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El-Shaheed Atef El-Sadat, Al Arab, Port Said Governorate 8568101, Egypt · marhabapts.com
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Shokri Al Kowatli, El Sharq, Port Said Governorate 8574214, Egypt · facebook.com
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7882+4P9، الحى السياحى-كوباوند سكنى سياحى(كنوز الشرق) شارع الشهيد أحمد منسى بجوار ميدان الشهداء، مدينة بورسعيد الجديدة سلام (شرق بورسعيد)، 42521, Egypt
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Al Zaim Ghandi St Atef El Sadat St, Tarh Al Bahr, Port Said Governorate, Egypt · maromhotels.com
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78C5+74V, Port Fouad City, Port Said Governorate 8575001, Egypt · aracan.ca
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7865+54G, Al Habashi, El Sharq, Port Said Governorate 8572109, Egypt · wildernessescapeinn.eu
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7897+5VJ, El-Gomhoreya, El Sharq, Port Said Governorate 8574210, Egypt · panoramaportsaidhotel.com
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77FJ+F7H, 23 July Street, Tarh El Bahr, Road, El Manakh, Port Said Governorate 99999, Egypt · jewelportsaidhotel.com-egypt.com
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Port Fouad City, Port Said Governorate 8573114, Egypt · yellowpages.com.eg
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19 ش غاندى، حى الشرق، بور سعيد, Port Said Governorate 8574012, Egypt · yellowpages.com.eg
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El Sharq, Port Said Governorate 8572107, Egypt · yellowpages.com.eg
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Tarh Al Bahr, El Sharq, Port Said Governorate 8575101, Egypt
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حي الشرق شارع رمسيس بور سعيد،، رمسيس، قسم الشرق، بور سعيد،, Port Said Governorate, Egypt
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77FH+WF6, Unnamed Road،, El Manakh, Port Said Governorate, Egypt
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7854+WC2, Ramsis, El Sharq, Port Said Governorate 8572106, Egypt
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Elgomhoria &, Mohammed Mahmoud, El Sharq, Port Said Governorate 8573140, Egypt
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Port Said Customs Authority, Mostafa Kamel, Port Fouad City, Port Said Governorate 8572015, Egypt
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Restaurants & places to go

Burger, Fast Food · طعم البرجر الأمريكي الأصلي بمكونات فاخرة ولمسة مصرية ملهاش حل بنقدملك ألذ برجر، فرايد تشيكن، وتشكيلة واسعة ومتنوعة من الساندوتشات اللي… · buffaloburger.com
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Cafe · قهوة الواحة
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Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00,00:00-02:00 · portoshorouk.business.site
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-23:59 · عماره الفتح شارع محمد حسن المناخلي, portsaid, 42615
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Pizza, Restaurant · Features: delivery · 209 شارع محمد حمزه, 42615 · facebook.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-01:00
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Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 69 شارع جمال عبد الناصر, بورسعيد, 42529 · linktr.ee
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Fast Food · fast food
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Port Said International Airport (PSD) 5.8 km to the centre
Port Said, PTS, EG — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
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As Salihiyah Airport 57 km to the centre
El Husseiniya, SHR, EG
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.7 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.1 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.2 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.2 km from the centre
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Port Said International Airport (PSD); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port Said. 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.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.