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Gaza Stripقطاع غزة
Skip for tourism: entry is limited to accredited journalists, UN and aid staff, and no trip line is published — read your own government's travel advice first.
Gaza Strip is a Palestinian territory between Israel and Egypt, about 2.1 million people, with Gaza City, Khan Yunis and Rafah as its largest cities. A US-brokered ceasefire took effect on 10 October 2025 and an international stabilization phase began in 2026, but local flare-ups continued through mid-2026 and over two-thirds of buildings were documented as damaged or destroyed. There is no tourist infrastructure and no published trip line: this page exists to answer the entry question, not to plan a holiday.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ILS
- Best months
- None published — no trip line for Gaza; read your own government's travel advice first
- avoid All months — the situation changes quickly and local flare-ups continued after the October 2025 ceasefire
- Airports
- Yasser Arafat (GZA) · Ben Gurion (TLV)
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5Security advice in this region can change within a dayCheck your own government travel advice for Palestine bef…
- Middle East ↗Security advice in this region can change within a day; re-read your government's page before departure and again before any border or regional flight.
- Middle East ↗Public drunkenness, public displays of affection and offensive gestures or online posts can lead to arrest in the Gulf states and Iran; dress modestly outside beaches and hotels.
- Palestine (Palestinian territories) ↗Check your own government travel advice for Palestine before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Palestine (Palestinian territories) ↗Entry into the territories goes through crossings controlled by Israel or Egypt; there is no separate Palestinian visa route for independent visitors.
- Palestine (Palestinian territories) ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Palestine before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gaza Strip100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gaza Strip, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Shekels in cash matter when closures stop ATMs: see Insurance & payments above.Palestine (Palestinian territories)-wide
- SafetyNo trip line is published for Gaza.
- Emergency numbers100 police · 101 ambulance (palestine red crescent) · 102 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGZA Yasser Arafat International Airport (Out of service since 2001; no commercial flights).
- Getting aroundNo public transport for visitors; walking or aid-organised vehicles only.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GZA Yasser Arafat International Airport (Out of service since 2001; no commercial flights) · TLV Ben Gurion Airport (Israel) (The usual arrival point for accredited personnel; onward entry to Gaza is by permit only)
Map of Gaza Strip
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Gaza Strip
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Sderot · 14 km straight line
- Netivot · 16 km straight line
- Ashkelon · 21 km straight line
- Rahat · 31 km straight line
- Ashdod · 38 km straight line
- Beer Sheva · 42 km straight line
- Mazkeret Batya · 54 km straight line
- Rehovot · 55 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
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35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Avoid: Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gaza Strip: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No public transport for visitors; walking or aid-organised vehicles only. Movement is restricted and crossings open and close without notice.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: check
No direct route from Gaza; travel via Israel or Egypt with permits
Crossing points open and close without notice; do not plan a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
None for tourists
No commercial hotels; only UN and NGO facilities for accredited personnel.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₪0–₪50 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₪50–₪150 excl. bed
- High
- ₪150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| No tourist accommodation1 × 1 night × ILS 0 | ILS 0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ILS 10 | ILS 10 |
| Trip total≈ ILS 10 per person per day, bed included | ILS 10 |
Only UN and NGO facilities for accredited personnel
No tourist market exists, so these bands are indicative only and cover nothing you can book as a visitor.
Watch out
Safety
- Entry is unlikely unless you are an accredited journalist, UN or charity worker, and you will have completed in-depth risk assessments. Do not rely on a travel guide for your risk assessment.
- Food, water and medicine were critically sparse; hospitals were destroyed or overwhelmed and power and communication limited.
- If you enter Gaza, you may not be able to leave.
- Check your own government's advisory before anything else: US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand all advise against travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance (Palestine Red Crescent)
- 101
- Fire
- 102
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Gaza Stripقطاع غزة
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance (Palestine Red Crescent)101
- Fire102
Embassy
No embassies in Gaza; consulates and embassies for most countries sit in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Ramallah (check)
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Erez crossing taxi (to Gaza): about ₪3 per person (check)
Say or show
- مرحبا — Hello (marhaba)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayna al-hammam)
- أحتاج مساعدة — I need help (ahtaj musa'ada)
- كم الثمن؟ — How much is it? (kam al-thaman)
- أنا مع منظمة إنسانية — I am with an aid organisation (ana ma'a munazzama insaniyya)
Carry your accreditation papers and your own government's emergency contact; phone and internet coverage is limited (check).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gaza Strip. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: None published — no trip line for Gaza; read your own government's travel advice first · avoid All months — the situation changes quickly and local flare-ups continued after the October 2025 ceasefire
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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