Entry into Egypt requires a passport valid for at least six months from the issue date for Australians, British, Canadians, EU residents and USA travelers. Nationals of these countries can get a tourist visa on arrival, which is valid for three months. Also, visas can be obtained from Egyptian consulates located in different countries. For business visa applications, a request from the company stating the reason for the visit is required. Travel visa on arrival can be obtained from the following airports in Egypt: Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, and the port at Alexandria

1. How to Get To Egypt for Travelling
When Entering Egypt:
Entry into Egypt requires a passport valid for at least six months from the issue date for
Australians, British, Canadians, EU residents and USA travelers. Nationals of these countries
can get a tourist visa on arrival, which is valid for three months. Also, visas can be obtained
from Egyptian consulates located in different countries. For business visa applications, a
request from the company stating the reason for the visit is required. Travel visa on arrival
can be obtained from the following airports in Egypt: Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh and
Hurghada, and the port at Alexandria
Traveling to Egypt by Air
Egypt is well-connected to many places by international airlines with regular and direct
flights from across the globe. British Airways, Air France, and KLM along with low-cost
carriers such as TUI flight and easyJet are among regular airlines. The international airports
in Egypt are located at Alexandria, Luxor, Cairo, Sharm el Sheikh, Aswan, and Marsa Alam.
The national airline in Egypt is Egypt Air (MS); its network is busy and connects to New
York in the U.S., Bangkok in Thailand, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and Mumbai in India and
many more
Direct flights from Cairo are available to and from Africa, Morocco, Nairobi, and
Johannesburg. The domestic network of EgyptAir is well connected to all the major towns
and cities in Egypt. Spring and autumn are the peak tourist times, and therefore the most
expensive flying seasons in Egypt. However, July to August are the cheapest times of the
year to fly.

2. The major international airports in Egypt are
Cairo International Airport, Airport Code- CAI
Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, SSH
Hurghada International Airport, HRG
Luxor International Airport, LXR
In addition to international flights, there are charter flights to Aswan, Luxor, and Cairo.
Traveling to Egypt by Train / Rail
The rail links to northwest international neighbors are unavailable. The railheads at Wadi
Halfa and Aswan in Sudan are connected by a boat across Lake Nasser.
Traveling to Egypt by Road
Egypt cannot be easily entered through road access, and the bureaucracy at the border can
prevent entry of cars and coaches.

3. Egypt can be entered from the Middle East through two major land crossings, from Israel to
Sinai located in Egypt, which is at Taba on the Gulf of Aqaba and Rafah on North Sinai
Coast. A bus from Tel Aviv to Cairo is also available on all days, except Saturdays.
When traveling from Libya by road there are regular buses available between Alexandria and
Cairo and Tripoli or Benghazi.
Traveling to Egypt by Water
No ferry routes connecting Egypt to mainland Europe are currently available. However, daily
ferries from Nuweiba and Taba, located in the Sinai Peninsula, and Aqaba, in Jordan, are
functional. Also, intermittent ferry service from Wadi Halfa, in Sudan, to High Dam, in
Egypt, is available. Also, car ferry service via the Suez Canal from Jeddah to Suez is there.
Many cruise ships also stop in Egypt as part of African itineraries and are mainly available at
Port Said and Alexandria
.
When traveling to Egyp,t by sea from Cyprus and Greece, there are ferries available
from Limassol, in Cyprus, and Rhodes, in Greece, to Alexandria, only during the summer
season.
When traveling to Egypt by sea from Jordan, there are many speedboats and ferries running,
here the main crossing points are Nuweiba, in Sinai, and Aqaba, in Jordan.
When traveling to Egypt by sea from Turkey, there are Lebanon and Syria ferries from
Antalya in Turkey, Beirut in Lebanon and Lattakia in Syria to Alexandria that is easily
available.
When traveling to Egypt by sea from Saudi Arabia, direct ferries from Jeddah to Egypt taking
36 hours are available. During Hajj these ferries are very over-crowded, thus making an
advance booking during this time is recommended.
Note: Ferry times are not fixed year-round and are subject to change based on the season,
time of the year and weather, so it’s best to check in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

4. Best time to Visit Egypt
The time from November to March, when the temperature and weather remain pleasant, is the
best time to visit Egypt. At nights it does not get chilly or uncomfortable. However, if you are
planning to do water activities during these months be aware the water will be a bit cool..
Winter in Egypt is the peak season for tourism when hotels and other rates might go on the
upper side, but for an ideal Egypt trip, this is the best season. During summers, the weather
in Egypt remains hot and dry, where temperatures can reach up to 50 ºC in some places,
which is 122º F! So, you can see why a winter trip may be your best bet!
Check here our best time to visit Egypt
Tours to Egypt
There are numerous organized tours to Egypt with the many travel companies operating here.
Tours like guided group tours to Nile cruises, overland safaris, and dive trips can be chosen
based on the traveler’s preferences. A group trip is often recommended where security is
completely covered and even the off-road activities are safer. When planning an Egypt tour,

5. its best to shop around as a large difference in price and inclusions are available, which you
must finalize only after thorough research and bargaining.
Egypt Ask-Aladdin can help you in looking forward to exciting activities, an adventurous
holiday, spectacular sights and hours of relaxation on this sunniest coastline of the planet.
Egypt, a historical treasure house, full of iconic pyramids which date back the origin to the
ancient era, bustling medieval markets, full of vibrant colors and endless desert dotted with
oases of palm trees. On the other hand, there are modern coastal holiday resorts, busy city life
and many areas combining the best of both worlds. When in Egypt you can also indulge in
the best diving experience known to man. In short, Egypt is a living museum and a land of
endless attractions packing an experience that one cannot find elsewhere on the globe.
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