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Rafaḩ: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Rafah is a largely destroyed and depopulated city in the southern Gaza Strip, Palestine, that serves as the capital of the Rafah Governorate. It is located 30 kilometers (19 mi) south-west of Gaza City.

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UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Getting here

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El Arish International Airport AAC48 km away — the nearest airport
Ben Gurion International Airport TLV100 km from the centre
Queen Alia International Airport AMM173 km from the centre

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