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Port Suez
Spend a day in Port Suez to see the National Museum and waterfront; no need to stay overnight.
Port Suez is a small industrial port with a few museums and a modest dining scene. With limited public transport, a single day is enough to visit the main sights and sample local food before heading back to the Red Sea resorts or Cairo.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (very hot)
- Airport
- CAI
- Nights
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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
Emergency numbers for Port Suez122 ▾
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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 Port Suez, 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
- SafetyPort Suez is generally safe for day visitors; stay alert to traffic, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated industrial zones after dark.
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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 (About 2 h by taxi or bus; no direct public transport from the airport to Port Suez.).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the main mode; negotiate LE10–15 within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféLE10–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (≈2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi within town (≈1.2 mi (2 km))LE10–15
- Museum or sight ticketSuez National Museum entryLE80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget LE150–250 · Mid LE250–400 · High LE400+
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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 (About 2 h by taxi or bus; no direct public transport from the airport to Port Suez.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
Feb
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (62°F)62°F (16°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
Jun
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Avoid
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
Sep
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
Dec
Best
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)), coolest May (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (36 rain days), driest Jan (19). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Port Suez: 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
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
19 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
21 rd
Mar
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
23 rd
Apr
16°C (62°F)62°F (16°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
28 rd
May
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
32 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
35 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
36 rd
Aug
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
36 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
33 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
30 rd
Nov
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
25 rd
Dec
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
20 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
Taxis are the main mode; negotiate LE10–15 within town. No regular city bus service.
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: About 2.5 h
East Delta bus from Arba'in station, about 2 h
Return same day; last buses leave Cairo in the evening.
Ain Sokhna
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi or bus south along the coast, about 30 min
Beach resort area; check access rules for non-guests.
Door to door: About 4.5 h
Upper Egypt bus from Arba'in station, about 4 h
Long for a day trip; better as an overnight stop.
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.
Arafat Hotel
Single rooms from LE35; basic budget option in Port Tawfiq.
Red Sea Hotel
Mid‑range hotel with 81 rooms on El Riad St.
Green House Hotel
Mid‑range hotel with 78 double rooms on Port Said St.
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
- LE150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- LE250–400 excl. bed
- High
- LE400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Taxi within town (≈2 km) | LE10–15 |
| Suez National Museum entry | LE80 |
| Coffee at a café | LE10–15 |
| Fish dish at a restaurant | LE50–80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public transport is sparse; plan taxi rides in advance.
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Museum entry fee LE80; check opening hours before you go.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
- Fire
- 180
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Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
- Fire180
Embassy
US consulate in Cairo; other embassies also in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cairo → Port Suez bus (East Delta): LE10, about 2 h (check)
- Taxi town centre → Port Tawfiq: LE10–15, 5 min
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- أين المتحف؟ — Where is the museum? (ayna al-matḥaf?)
- أريد قهوة — I would like a coffee (urīd qahwa)
- هل أستطيع الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal astaṭīʿ al‑dafʿ bil‑biṭāqa?)
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 Port Suez. 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–Mar (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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