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Egypt · Beheira

Idkū: how to get there and around

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Idkū is a city of 177,152 people in Egypt (Beheira), 8 m (26 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Alexandria International Airport (HBE), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population177,152
Elevation8 m (26 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Cairo (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyPound (EGP)
Dialling code+20
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
UN/LOCODEEGIKU
Coordinates31.307, 30.298
Idkū

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Daylight in Idkū runs from about 10 h 9 min a day in late December to 14 h 14 min in late June (computed for 31.31° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Idkū is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alexandria International Airport (HBE), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre, whose 11,156-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

Flights to Idkū: every airport, routes and times

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Common questions

Which airport serves Idkū?

Alexandria International Airport (HBE), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre.

How big is Idkū?

About 177,152 people live in Idkū (GeoNames).

What time zone is Idkū in?

Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Idkū?

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

Which cities are near Idkū?

Cairo (166 km), Alexandria (38 km), Giza (169 km), Shubrā al Khaymah (160 km), Port Said (190 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 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.