Port Said Governorate · Egypt
Port Said travel guide
Port Said is a city in Port Said Governorate, Egypt, home to about 792,000 people.
- Best months
- October to May
- Nearest airport
- PSD7 km · Port Said International Airport
- Currency
- EGPEgyptian pound
- Time zone
- Africa/Cairo
- Language
- Arabic
About
About Port Said
Port Said is a port city that lies in northeast Egypt extending about 30 km (19 mi) along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, straddling the west bank of the northern mouth of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital of the Port Said Governorate and forms the majority of the governorate, comprising seven of the governorate's eight administrative regions.
Port Said has a cosmopolitan heritage and seems special in its various architectural styles for its buildings. It is on the west bank of the canal, facing its twin city, Port Fouad (Bur Fouad).
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Things to do
What to see and do in Port Said
See
Most obvious sights includes the port, where some ancient facilities remain. Also, the passing of the huge container ships and supertankers into the canal is an impressive sight. The rest of the old town, bombed during the Suez crisis, is also worth a visit. The local bazaar is a great way of spending a day looking at all the shops.
- Lighthouse of Port Said
- Building of the Suez Canal Authority headquarters
- De Lesseps tourist jetty
- War memorial
- Tennis Island
- Port Said National Museum
- Museum of Modern Arts
- Port Said Military Museum
- El-Abbasy Mosque
- Cathedral of the Holy Virgin
- Great Saint Bishoy Church
- Church of Saint Eugénie
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Where to stay
Hotels in Port Said
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Noras Beach Hotel | 1.0 km | |
| Resta Port Said Hotel | 1.2 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Port Said
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Port Said are October to May. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 13 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 Port Said: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Port Said International Airport (PSD), about 6.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Capital International Airport (CCE, 141 km) and El Arish International Airport (AAC, 147 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Port Said is quiet and relatively small city; you can get pretty much anywhere by using the local transportation available anywhere. Port Said's white and blue taxis are a good way to travel in the city, and a cheap one as well. No taxi ride between any two points in the city should cost more than LE5. To get into a taxi, wave at the driver and yell the name of your destination. If the driver agrees they would park at the side of the road as soon as possible. Some taxis will stop to pick you up even if they already have a passenger, but such offers are best refused.
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PSD · Port Said International Airport
CCE · Capital International Airport
AAC · El Arish International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Port Said
Drink
No night life in Port Said or Port Fouad, except at the numerous chicha bars. But there are lots of nice and cheap fruit bars.
Stay safe
Although crime is rarely violent, beware of pickpockets and don't flash your valuables or wear a bum bag/fanny pack. Street kids, taxi drivers, and others may harass tourists. They will usually desist after a stern "La!" or two. Or you can say "la shukran!" (no thanks) or "emshi" (go!). Port Said is a conservative city, so women should cover their shoulders, midriffs, cleavage and legs. Even still, women can expect to be heckled or harassed in the street, especially if walking alone. The best response is to ignore the offender and pretend you don't hear anything. Cover your head when entering places of worship.
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Questions
Port Said: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Port Said?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Port Said are October to May. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 13 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Port Said?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Port Said International Airport (PSD), about 6.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Capital International Airport (CCE, 141 km) and El Arish International Airport (AAC, 147 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Port Said?
Egyptian pound (EGP).
Nearby
Destinations near Port Said
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.