Major city · Egypt
New Administrative Capitalالعاصمة الجديدة
Visit for a half‑day to see the Iconic Tower, Grand Mosque and museums; 2–3 h total, then return to Cairo.
The New Administrative Capital is a rapidly developing city east of Cairo with limited public transport but several flagship sites – the Iconic Tower, Egypt’s Islamic Cultural Center, the Egyptian Capitals Museum and the Al‑Fattah Al‑Aleem Mosque. A short visit (2–3 hours) fits into a Cairo‑based itinerary; longer stays are only justified for business or special events.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid May–Sep (heat, construction traffic)
- Airport
- CAI
- Nights
- 0
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- North Africa ↗Book Saharan nights (dunes, desert camps, oasis tours) between October and April; from May to September desert day temperatures regularly exceed 40 °C and many tours stop.
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- Egypt ↗Drones need prior permission and are routinely confiscated on arrival; leave them at home.
- Egypt ↗Do not photograph military sites, police, bridges or government buildings; some museums and tombs charge for or ban photography.
- Egypt ↗During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public in daylight; hotels and tourist restaurants still serve.
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 New Administrative Capital122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about New Administrative Capital, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay alert in construction zones, avoid night travel on poorly lit streets, and keep valuables out of sight.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAI Cairo International Airport (Main gateway; 30 km (19 mi) west of the new capital).CAI Cairo International Airport (Main gateway; 19 mi (30 km) west of the new capital).
- Getting aroundTake the Cairo LRT (LE 20 each way) from Adly Mansour station, or the East Nile monorail.
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
- CAI Cairo International Airport (Main gateway; 30 km (19 mi) west of the new capital)CAI Cairo International Airport (Main gateway; 19 mi (30 km) west of the new capital)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Mar (3 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
New Administrative Capital: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Sep
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 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
Take the Cairo LRT (LE 20 each way) from Adly Mansour station, or the East Nile monorail. Taxis and ride‑share are fastest for most sites; three free city buses (C1‑C3) run limited routes.
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: ≈1 h
Metro line 3 to Adly Mansour, then LRT back; total ~45 min
Combine with a Cairo day for full sights.
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.
Tolip Hotel Olympic International City
Mid‑range hotel near the LRT station; good for a night if you need rest
The St. Regis Almasa
Luxury option with views of the Iconic Tower
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
- EGP 150–250 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- EGP 250–450 excl. bed (check)
- High
- EGP 450+ excl. bed (check)
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport is minimal; buses only cover central ministry and residential zones.
- Road traffic on the ring road can be heavy, especially peak hours.
- Construction zones restrict photography; follow signage.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
- Fire
- 180
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New Administrative Capitalالعاصمة الجديدة
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My bed tonight
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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Cairo; other embassies in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro line 3 (Cairo ↔ Adly Mansour): LE 10 each way (check)
- LRT Adly Mansour ↔ New Capital: LE 20 each way (check)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayna al‑ḥammām?)
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 New Administrative Capital. 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: Oct–Apr · avoid May–Sep (heat, construction traffic) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Tolip Hotel for early LRT departure.
- Use ride‑share for flexible timing to the Iconic Tower.
Sources
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