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Kom Omboكوم أمبو
Spend a half day to a full day in Kom Ombo to see the double temple; add a night only if you need a rest between Luxor and Aswan.
Kom Ombo is a small Upper Egypt town of about 60 000 people, best known for its double Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. It lies 50 km north of Aswan on the Nile, making it a convenient stop on a Luxor‑Aswan cruise or a day‑trip from either city. The temple and nearby Crocodile Museum can be explored in 3–4 hours, so one day is sufficient unless you prefer a night on the river island.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid May–Sep (very hot)
- Airport
- ASW
- Nights
- 0–1
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- 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 ▾
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- 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 Kom Ombo122 ▾
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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 Kom Ombo, 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
- SafetyKom Ombo is generally safe for tourists; stay hydrated, avoid walking after dark, and keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded stations.
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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.
- AirportASW Aswan International Airport (Main airport for the region, about 50 km (31 mi) south of Kom Ombo).ASW Aswan International Airport (Main airport for the region, about 31 mi (50 km) south of Kom Ombo).
- Getting aroundWalk from the train station (5 km (3.1 mi)) or take a short taxi (≈LE10–20).Walk from the train station (3.1 mi (5 km)) or take a short taxi (≈LE10–20).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)EGP 5–10
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))LE10–20
- Museum or sight ticketTemple entry (adult)LE140
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomEGP 250
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomEGP 400
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomEGP 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 150 · Mid EGP 300 · High EGP 500
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
- ASW Aswan International Airport (Main airport for the region, about 50 km (31 mi) south of Kom Ombo)ASW Aswan International Airport (Main airport for the region, about 31 mi (50 km) south of Kom Ombo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jul
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Aug
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Sep
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Oct
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kom Ombo: 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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jun
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
0 rd
Jul
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Aug
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Sep
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
0 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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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
Walk from the train station (5 km) or take a short taxi (≈LE10–20). Taxis and tuk‑tuks wait near the station; no public bus service.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Silsila quarries
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi or organized tour, about 15 km (9.3 mi) northTaxi or organized tour, about 9.3 mi (15 km) north
Ancient sandstone quarries, best with a guide.
Edfu Temple
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Train south 30 km (19 mi), then taxiTrain south 19 mi (30 km), then taxi
Visit if on a Luxor‑Aswan cruise; limited time.
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.
Kom Ombo guesthouse (town)
Basic rooms, limited online info; verify availability locally.
River‑island guesthouse
Facing the temple; check current status before booking.
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
- Mid
- EGP 250–450 excl. bed
- High
- EGP 450+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × EGP 250 | EGP 250 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × EGP 150 | EGP 150 |
| Train Cairo → Kom Ombo (2nd class, seat)1 × EGP 350 · check | EGP 350 |
| Temple entry (adult)1 × EGP 140 · includes Crocodile Museum | EGP 140 |
| Taxi from station to temple1 × EGP 10 · approximate | EGP 10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 90 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 990 per person per day, bed included | EGP 990 |
2026 estimate in EGP; flights and cruise fees excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | EGP 5–10 |
| Tea with mint | EGP 4–8 |
| Koshary plate | EGP 15–25 |
| Taxi (5 km) | LE10–20 |
| Temple entry (adult) | LE140 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer temperatures exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Temple entry fee is LE140 for adults; tickets include the Crocodile Museum.
- Train schedules can shift; confirm arrival time to avoid very early or late connections.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
- Fire
- 180
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Kom Omboكوم أمبو
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إلى هذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consular services are in Aswan; other embassies in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cairo → Kom Ombo (train, 2nd class): ≈ EGP 350, 12 h (check)
- Taxi station → temple: ≈ LE10–20
Say or show
- أهلاً — Hello (ahlan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- أين المعبد؟ — Where is the temple? (ayna al-ma‘bad?)
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 Kom Ombo. 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 (very hot) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑stay option on river island for cruise passengers.
- Provide verified taxi fare table (LE10–20).
- Link to official Egyptian National Railways schedule (check).
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