Port Said to Tripoli by ferry
Tripoli lies 483 km (300 mi) north-east of Port Said, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 483 km (300 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 14 h 39 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Port Said | Tripoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Lebanon |
| Population | 780,515 | 229,398 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Port | Port Said Port Authority | Port of Tripoli |
What changes when you arrive in Tripoli
Crossing from Egypt into Lebanon: money changes from the Pound to the Pound (LBP); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Where to book ferries from Port Said to Tripoli
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Staying in Tripoli
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Common questions
How far is Tripoli from Port Said?
483 km (300 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Port Said; by road roughly 590 km (366 mi).
How long does it take to get from Port Said to Tripoli by ferry?
About 14 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Port Said and Tripoli?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tripoli?
The Pound (LBP).
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.