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Suez

Suez is a seaport city in north-eastern Egypt, located on the north coast of the Gulf of Suez on the Red Sea, near the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital and largest city of the Suez Governorate.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Egypt.
  • Served by Bardawil International Airport (RDL).

History

Suez is a seaport city in north-eastern Egypt, located on the north coast of the Gulf of Suez on the Red Sea, near the southern terminus of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital and largest city of the Suez Governorate. The modern city of Suez is a successor of the ancient Egyptian city of Clysma, a major Red Sea port and a center of monasticism.

Airports

Bardawil International Airport (RDL) 77 km to the centre
El Hassana, SIN, EG — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Kibrit Airport 29 km to the centre
Kibrit, IS, EG
Outdoor
El Sharqi Airport 43 km to the centre
Nekhel, SIN, EG
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 7.9 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bardawil International Airport (RDL); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Suez. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail