Alexandria to Limassol by ferry
Limassol lies 485 km (301 mi) north-east of Alexandria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 485 km (301 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 14 h 41 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Alexandria | Limassol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Cyprus |
| Population | 5.3 million | 154,000 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Nicosia) |
| Port | Mīnā al-Bassal | Port of Limassol |
What changes when you arrive in Limassol
Crossing from Egypt into Cyprus: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +357; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648857.
Where to book ferries from Alexandria to Limassol
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Staying in Limassol
Live rooms and prices for Limassol are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Limassol
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Common questions
How far is Limassol from Alexandria?
485 km (301 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Alexandria; by road roughly 591 km (367 mi).
How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Limassol by ferry?
About 14 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alexandria and Limassol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Limassol?
The Euro (EUR).
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.