Tel Aviv to Port Said by ferry
Port Said lies 251 km (156 mi) west of Tel Aviv, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 251 km (156 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 37 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Tel Aviv | Port Said | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Israel | Egypt |
| Population | 432,892 | 780,515 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Jerusalem) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Port | Tel Aviv Port | Port Said Port Authority |
What changes when you arrive in Port Said
Crossing from Israel into Egypt: money changes from the Shekel to the Pound (EGP); 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 Tel Aviv to Port Said
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Staying in Port Said
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Port Said. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (13), and 3 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 7,202 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Port Said
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 Port Said from Tel Aviv?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, west of Tel Aviv; by road roughly 307 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tel Aviv to Port Said by ferry?
About 7 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tel Aviv and Port Said?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Port Said?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Port Said?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Port Said, 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.