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Alexandria: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Alexandria is a major city in Egypt. Lying at the western edge of the Nile River Delta, it extends about 40 km (25 mi) along the country's northern coast.

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Now in the cityAlexandria+22°CCloudy · sunrise 06:17 AMupdated 07:45 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map45
Exchange rateE£55.42per 1 $EGP — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map45

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about Regional tensions (see ‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • terrorism
  • crime
  • health risks
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Exercise increased caution in Egypt due to terrorism , crime , and health . Some areas have increased risk. The U.S. Embassy has limited ability to help dual national U.S.-Egyptian citizens who are arrested or detained. Egyptian law considers dual citizens to be solely Egyptian citizens.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Alexandria International Airport HBE37 km from the centre
El Alamein International Airport DBB142 km from the centre
Sphinx International Airport SPX153 km from the centre

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