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Egypt · Faiyum

Al Fayyum: how to get there and around

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Al Fayyum is a city of 519,047 people in Egypt (Faiyum), 29 m (95 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population519,047
Elevation29 m (95 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Cairo (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyPound (EGP)
Dialling code+20
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
UN/LOCODEEGIYM
Coordinates29.31, 30.842
Al Fayyum

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Daylight in Al Fayyum runs from about 10 h 19 min a day in late December to 14 h 4 min in late June (computed for 29.31° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Al Fayyum is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Al Fayyum?

Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre.

How big is Al Fayyum?

About 519,047 people live in Al Fayyum (GeoNames).

What time zone is Al Fayyum in?

Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Al Fayyum?

The Pound (EGP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Al Fayyum?

Cairo (93 km), Alexandria (228 km), Giza (85 km), Shubrā al Khaymah (99 km), Port Said (259 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.