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Egypt · Gharbia

Tanta: how to get there and around

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Tanta is a city of 576,648 people in Egypt (Gharbia), 18 m (59 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre. Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay.

Key facts

Population576,648
Elevation18 m (59 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Cairo (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyPound (EGP)
Dialling code+20
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
UN/LOCODEEGTAN
Coordinates30.788, 31.002
Tanta

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Daylight in Tanta runs from about 10 h 12 min a day in late December to 14 h 11 min in late June (computed for 30.79° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Tanta is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 76 km (47 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, 84 km).

Flights to Tanta: every airport, routes and times

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Where to stay

Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Tanta. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (3). Guests have left 52 reviews in total.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Tanta?

Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Tanta?

About 576,648 people live in Tanta (GeoNames).

What time zone is Tanta in?

Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Tanta?

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

How many hotels are there in Tanta?

Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Tanta, bookable on this site.

Which cities are near Tanta?

Cairo (84 km), Alexandria (113 km), Giza (89 km), Shubrā al Khaymah (78 km), Port Said (135 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.