Ismailiyah travel guide
Ismailiyah Tourism | Ismailiyah Guide
You're Going to Love Ismailiyah
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ismailiyah has to offer.
When to visit Ismailiyah
How to Get to Ismailiyah
Plane
Although Ismailiyah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cairo Airport (CAI), which is located 98 km from Ismailiyah. Cairo Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Ismailiyah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Ismailiyah is to pick up a car hire from Cairo, which is about 117 km from Ismailiyah. You’ll find branches of Avis and Sixt, among others, in Cairo.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to Ismailiyah. From Hurghada, the bus ride to Ismailiyah takes 579 km and will cost you around £6. From Sharm el-Sheikh, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 628 km.
Airports near Ismailiyah
Airlines serving Ismailiyah
Where to stay in popular areas of Ismailiyah
Most booked hotels in Ismailiyah
Hiring a car in Ismailiyah
Expect to pay £0.23 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 £2.69 and £3.59.