Akhmīm: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Akhmīm is a city of 151,430 people in Egypt (Sohag), 82 m (269 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Suhaj International Airport (HMB), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Akhmīm runs from about 10 h 31 min a day in late December to 13 h 51 min in late June (computed for 26.56° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Akhmīm is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suhaj International Airport (HMB), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Asyut International Airport (ATZ, 90 km).
Flights to Akhmīm: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Akhmīm · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Cairo, 392 km — flights · buses · car rental
- Giza, 387 km — flights · buses · car rental
- Shubrā al Khaymah, 399 km — flights · buses · car rental
- Suez, 387 km — buses · car rental
- Assiut, 89 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Al Fayyum, 318 km
- Esna, 163 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Luxor, 131 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Kom Ombo, 261 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Aswān, 298 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Akhmīm?
Suhaj International Airport (HMB), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Akhmīm?
About 151,430 people live in Akhmīm (GeoNames).
What time zone is Akhmīm in?
Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3.
What currency is used in Akhmīm?
The Pound (EGP). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Akhmīm?
Cairo (392 km), Giza (387 km), Shubrā al Khaymah (399 km), Suez (387 km), Assiut (89 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.