Dakahlia Governorate · Egypt
Mansoura travel guide
Mansoura is a city in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt, home to about 622,000 people.
- Best months
- October to May
- Nearest airport
- PSD86 km · Port Said International Airport
- Currency
- EGPEgyptian pound
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Language
- Arabic
About
About Mansoura
Mansoura is a city in Egypt located on the eastern bank of the Damietta branch of the Nile river. The city is the capital of the Dakahlia Governorate and has an estimated population of 600,000 as of 2024.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Mansoura
See
- Dar Ibn Lugman
- Temple Behbeit el-Hagar
Do
Walk by the mansoura Nile on 'kornish almansoura' or 'almasheya. Take a short boat ride through the Nile to the neighbouring city of Talkha. Visit "Gezirat El-Ward" public garden. You can also take a look at any of the private social clubs in Mansoura "Geziret El-Ward", "El-Hawar" or "Mansoura Stadium".
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Where to stay
Which part of Mansoura to stay in
Accommodation is scarce. This is because tourism is not a local industry. There are a few hotels in town and they are known to all locals.
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When to go
The best time to visit Mansoura
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Mansoura are October to May. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 23 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Mansoura: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Port Said International Airport (PSD), about 86 km from the city centre in a straight line; Cairo International Airport (CAI, 104 km) and Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 115 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The easiest way to get to Mansoura, especially from Cairo or Alexandria, is by train. Egyptian Railways runs daily services and while first class cars are usually not available, second class cabins are air-conditioned and generally very clean and comfortable. Prices and times very over the season. Mansoura railway station is located on Gameat Al Dewal Al Arabiya St, just east of the city centre. If you prefer to take a bus, you can either take a "Superjet" bus from Cairo's El Ollaly station (9 LE) or from Alexandria's SeedyGaber Station (13 LE).
Getting around
Mansoura is divided into two main sections: Hai Gharbaya and Hai Sharqia. The most convenient way to get around is by taxi. Within each section, expect to pay 10 LE for most journeys. If travelling from one section to another, or during times of heavy traffic, expect to pay upwards of 15 LE. More passengers may also increase the price. Taxi meters are not used. To get a cab, flag one of the numerous maroon and white cars down at the roadside and shout "tax." While most taxi drivers do speak at least some English, it's helpful to know the name of your destination in Arabic. Enjoy the ride.
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PSD · Port Said International Airport
CAI · Cairo International Airport
SPX · Sphinx International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Mansoura
Eat
Food hygiene standards are somewhat lacking. Avoid all unsealed foods and you will avoid food poisoning. A variety of Western, and some local, fast food outlets serve food to the rich in the Gam'a (University) district of town. These provide familiar and safer food that is unlikely to be any less healthy than what the locals eat. Fat is added in enormous quantities to most local food. There are great, clean and really fantastic fast food restaurants like; CookDoor, Mo'men, KFC, Domino's and Pizza Hut. All of them in the University district.
Drink
Hygiene standards are moderate. Stick to canned and bottled drinks. Tap water is not guaranteed safe; it may be better to use mineral water or tap water that has been passed through a filter. Mineral water and canned juices are widely available. Be aware that in Mansoura, like most non-tourist Egyptian cities, alcoholic beverages are uncommon except in hotels and a few restaurants.
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Questions
Mansoura: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Mansoura?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Mansoura are October to May. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 23 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Mansoura?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Port Said International Airport (PSD), about 86 km from the city centre in a straight line; Cairo International Airport (CAI, 104 km) and Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 115 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Mansoura?
Egyptian pound (EGP).
Nearby
Destinations near Mansoura
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.