07Plan your trip

Before you go

Four facts you need for planning.

Best season

November to February

iSourceMild winter days; summers are very hot in Upper Egypt.Climate of Egypt · WikipediaAswan · Wikipedia

Main airports

Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, LuxorCAI · HRG · SSH · LXR

iSourceCairo International Airport · WikipediaHurghada International Airport · WikipediaSharm El Sheikh International Airport · WikipediaLuxor International Airport · Wikipedia

Currency

Egyptian poundEGP

iSourceDivided into 100 piastres.Egypt · WikipediaEgyptian pound · Wikipedia

Time zone

Egypt Standard TimeUTC+2

iSourceSummer time is UTC+3, restored in 2023.Egypt · WikipediaDaylight saving time in Egypt · Wikipedia