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Egypt · Asyut

Dayrūţ: how to get there and around

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Dayrūţ is a city of 102,570 people in Egypt (Asyut), 51 m (167 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Asyut International Airport (ATZ), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population102,570
Elevation51 m (167 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Cairo (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyPound (EGP)
Dialling code+20
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Coordinates27.556, 30.811
Dayrūţ

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Daylight in Dayrūţ runs from about 10 h 27 min a day in late December to 13 h 56 min in late June (computed for 27.56° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Dayrūţ is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Asyut International Airport (ATZ), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Dayrūţ?

Asyut International Airport (ATZ), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre.

How big is Dayrūţ?

About 102,570 people live in Dayrūţ (GeoNames).

What time zone is Dayrūţ in?

Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Dayrūţ?

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

Which cities are near Dayrūţ?

Cairo (282 km), Giza (276 km), Shubrā al Khaymah (289 km), Suez (317 km), Al Mansurah (391 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.