Cairo to Port Said flights
Port Said lies 167 km (104 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 58 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 | Port Said | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 780,515 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | PSD, 6 km out |
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 Port Said
Port Said is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Port Said International Airport (PSD), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,707 ft | 10 ft |
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Staying in Port Said
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Port Said. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (13), and 3 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 7,202 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Port Said from Cairo?
167 km (104 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Port Said by air?
About 58 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 Port Said?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Port Said flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Port Said International Airport (PSD).
Where can I stay in Port Said?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Port Said, 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.