Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

El Alamein travel guide

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You're Going to Love El Alamein

With a population of 7,400, El Alamein is a must-see destination in Matruh, Egypt. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything El Alamein has to offer.

When to visit El Alamein

El Alamein in November
Estimated hotel price
£11
1 night at 3-star hotel
El Alamein in November
Estimated hotel price
£11
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to El Alamein

Plane

Although El Alamein doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to El Dabaa Al Alamain Intl (DBB), which is located 48 km from El Alamein.

Car

Another option to get to El Alamein is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 235 km from El Alamein. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Cairo.

Plane

Although El Alamein doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to El Dabaa Al Alamain Intl (DBB), which is located 48 km from El Alamein.

Car

Another option to get to El Alamein is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 235 km from El Alamein. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Cairo.

Airports near El Alamein

HBEAlexandria Borg El Arab

Airlines serving El Alamein

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (620 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,161 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (301 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
flydubai
Good (135 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (47 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Air Cairo
Good (30 reviews)
Jazeera Airways
Good (12 reviews)
RwandAir
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in El Alamein

Average rates range from around £180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £181 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of El Alamein

Most booked hotels in El Alamein

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Porto Marina Resort & Spa Al Alamein
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hiring a car in El Alamein

Expect to pay £0.27 per litre in El Alamein (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £3.14 and £4.18.

Expect to pay £0.27 per litre in El Alamein (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £3.14 and £4.18.

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