Major city · Egypt
Banha
Spend a half‑day in Banha: visit the museum and corniche, then catch a train back to Cairo or Alexandria.
Banha is a mid‑size city in the Nile Delta, a rail hub and craft centre. Its main sights fit into a few hours, so one day is enough unless you add a day‑trip to nearby Memphis.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (high heat)
- Airport
- CAI
- 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 ▾
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 Banha122 ▾
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 Banha, 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
- SafetyBanha is generally safe for tourists; stay alert in crowded markets and avoid walking alone after dark in isolated areas.
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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 45 min by train).
- Getting aroundTrain station in city centre; local buses at canal bridges; main bridge over Damietta arm links east and west parts; taxis and ride‑hailing available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeEGP 5–10
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus rideEGP 2–5
- Budget bedHotel room, a night, per roomEGP 800
- Mid-range bedHotel room, a night, per roomEGP 1,500
- High-end bedHotel room, a night, per roomEGP 3,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 120 · Mid EGP 200 · High EGP 350
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 45 min by train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Banha: 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)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Jul
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
Train station in city centre; local buses at canal bridges; main bridge over Damietta arm links east and west parts; taxis and ride‑hailing available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Memphis (archaeological site)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Train to Cairo (30 min) then local bus or taxi, about 1 h total
Open year‑round; minimal entry fee.
Cairo
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Half‑hour train from Banha station
Use for pyramids or museums if time permits.
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.
Evan Resort & Hotel
Resort‑style hotel near Zagazig Rd, good for a night if you stay after a day‑trip
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 120–200 excl. bed
- Mid
- EGP 200–350 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room1 × 1 night × EGP 800 | EGP 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × EGP 120 | EGP 120 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 920 per person per day, bed included | EGP 920 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Kushari plate | EGP 15–30 |
| Ful medames | EGP 10–20 |
| Coffee | EGP 5–10 |
| Local bus ride | EGP 2–5 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer temperatures can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer temperatures can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Train schedules may vary; check Egyptian National Railways before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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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)
- Banha → Cairo (train): about EGP 150, ~30 min (check)
- Banha → Alexandria (train): about EGP 200, ~2½ h (check)
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- أين محطة القطار؟ — Where is the train station? (ayna maḥaṭṭat al‑qitār?)
- الفاتورة من فضلك — Can I have the bill? (al‑fātūra min faḍlik)
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 Banha. 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 Jun–Aug (high heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Evan Resort for a relaxed stay.
- Combine Banha with a Cairo day‑trip using the frequent trains.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Banha
- secondaryWikivoyage: Banha, revision 5065703 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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