Port Said to Ashdod by ferry
Ashdod lies 230 km (143 mi) east of Port Said, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 230 km (143 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 58 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Port Said | Ashdod | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Israel |
| Population | 780,515 | 226,838 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) |
| Port | Port Said Port Authority | Port of Ashdod |
What changes when you arrive in Ashdod
Crossing from Egypt into Israel: money changes from the Pound to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +972; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book ferries from Port Said to Ashdod
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Staying in Ashdod
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Common questions
How far is Ashdod from Port Said?
230 km (143 mi) in a straight line, east of Port Said; by road roughly 281 km (174 mi).
How long does it take to get from Port Said to Ashdod by ferry?
About 6 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Port Said and Ashdod?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ashdod?
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.