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Dayr al Balaḩ: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Deir al-Balah is a city in the center of the Gaza Strip, Palestine, and the administrative capital of the Deir al-Balah Governorate. It is located over 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) south of Gaza City.

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Now in the cityDayr al Balaḩ+21°CClear · sunset 04:51 PMupdated 08:26 AM
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Exchange rateE£55.37per 1 $EGP — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026
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Manar al Zraiy · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Jul 8, 2012
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Getting there and staying

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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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Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
El Arish International Airport AAC64 km away — the nearest airport
Ben Gurion International Airport TLV83 km from the centre
Queen Alia International Airport AMM160 km from the centre

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