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Hiring a car

Ismailiyah travel guide

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With a population of 284,813, Ismailiyah is the largest city in Al Isma'iliyah, Egypt by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ismailiyah to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ismailiyah

Ismailiyah in January
Estimated hotel price
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ismailiyah in January
Estimated hotel price
£10
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ismailiyah

Plane

Although Ismailiyah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairo Airport (CAI), which is located 61 miles from Ismailiyah. Cairo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ismailiyah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Ismailiyah is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 73 miles from Ismailiyah. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Cairo.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Ismailiyah. From Hurghada, the bus ride to Ismailiyah takes 330 miles and will cost you around £13. From Luxor, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 511 miles.

Plane

Although Ismailiyah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairo Airport (CAI), which is located 61 miles from Ismailiyah. Cairo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ismailiyah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Ismailiyah is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 73 miles from Ismailiyah. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Cairo.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Ismailiyah. From Hurghada, the bus ride to Ismailiyah takes 330 miles and will cost you around £13. From Luxor, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 511 miles.

Airports near Ismailiyah

CAICairo
SPXGiza Sphinx Intl

Airlines serving Ismailiyah

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,694 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ismailiyah

Average rates range from around £40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £91 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ismailiyah

Most booked hotels in Ismailiyah

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Mercure Ismailia Forsan Island Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£49+
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Tolip El Forsan Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£104+
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Hiring a car in Ismailiyah

Expect to pay £0.27 per litre in Ismailiyah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £3.15 and £4.20.

Expect to pay £0.27 per litre in Ismailiyah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £3.15 and £4.20.

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