Cairo to Jabālyā flights
Jabālyā lies 349 km (217 mi) north-east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Cairo | Jabālyā | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Palestinian Territory |
| Population | 9.6 million | 168,568 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Gaza) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | TLV, 66 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Jabālyā
Crossing from Egypt into Palestinian Territory: money changes from the Pound to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +970.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
Arriving in Jabālyā
Jabālyā is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), 66 km (41 mi) from the centre, whose 13,327-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are El Arish International Airport (AAC, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Gurion International Airport | TLV | 66 km (41 mi) | 13,327 ft | 135 ft |
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,905 ft | 118 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jabālyā from Cairo?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Jabālyā by air?
About 1 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Jabālyā?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Jabālyā flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV); Jabālyā also has AAC.
What currency do I need in Jabālyā?
The Shekel (ILS).
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.