Limassol to Alexandria by ferry
Alexandria lies 485 km (301 mi) south-west of Limassol, 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.
Open Alexandria in Google Maps
| Limassol | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus | Egypt |
| Population | 154,000 | 5.3 million |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Nicosia) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Port | Port of Limassol | Mīnā al-Bassal |
What changes when you arrive in Alexandria
Crossing from Cyprus into Egypt: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (EGP); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book ferries from Limassol to Alexandria
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Staying in Alexandria
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria. Of the 243 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 29 are five-star. Across 117 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 93,347 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Alexandria
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 Alexandria from Limassol?
485 km (301 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Limassol; by road roughly 591 km (367 mi).
How long does it take to get from Limassol to Alexandria 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 Limassol and Alexandria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Alexandria?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Alexandria?
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria, 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 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.