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Egypt · Faiyum

Sinnūris: how to get there and around

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Sinnūris is a city of 133,532 people in Egypt (Faiyum), 14 m (46 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population133,532
Elevation14 m (46 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Cairo (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyPound (EGP)
Dialling code+20
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
Coordinates29.413, 30.866
Sinnūris

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Daylight in Sinnūris runs from about 10 h 18 min a day in late December to 14 h 5 min in late June (computed for 29.41° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Sinnūris is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cairo International Airport (CAI, 93 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Sinnūris?

Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Sinnūris?

About 133,532 people live in Sinnūris (GeoNames).

What time zone is Sinnūris in?

Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Sinnūris?

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

Which cities are near Sinnūris?

Cairo (81 km), Alexandria (219 km), Giza (74 km), Shubrā al Khaymah (87 km), Port Said (248 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 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.