Egypt Travel Advice

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Key facts
Capital Cairo
Language Arabic
Timezone GMT +2
Population 81,121,077
Currency EGP:Egyptian Pound
Flight duration 5 hrs 15 mins to 5 hrs 30 mins from gatwick

Egypt Travel Advice

Best time to go to Egypt

Count on Egypt for year-round sunshine. In the summer temperatures soar above 35°C and rarely dip below 20°C in the winter. In the winter season, divers should bear in mind that waters can cool to around 20°C.

Passports & Visas

As a British citizen, you must have a valid passport and a visa to enter Egypt. For a small fee, you can apply through our visa and travel authorisation partner – Sherpa.

If you’re only travelling to Taba and/or Sharm el Sheikh, you won’t need a visa. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/health

Egypt Travel Advice

Key facts