Alexandria to Antalya by ferry
Antalya lies 639 km (397 mi) north of Alexandria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 639 km (397 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 19 h 21 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Alexandria | Antalya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Turkey |
| Population | 5.3 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Port | Mīnā al-Bassal | Antalya Harbour |
What changes when you arrive in Antalya
Crossing from Egypt into Turkey: money changes from the Pound to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book ferries from Alexandria to Antalya
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Staying in Antalya
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Antalya (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 291 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (124), and 37 are five-star. Across 437 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 251,849 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Antalya
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Antalya from Alexandria?
639 km (397 mi) in a straight line, north of Alexandria; by road roughly 779 km (484 mi).
How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Antalya by ferry?
About 19 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alexandria and Antalya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Antalya?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Antalya?
Our booking partner lists 1,287+ places to stay in Antalya, bookable on this site.
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.