Day trip from Sidon to Aley
Aley lies 35 km (22 mi) north-east of Sidon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 35 km (22 mi) apart, Aley is a realistic day trip from Sidon: about 34 min each way by road.
| Sidon | Aley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Lebanon | Lebanon |
| Population | 163,554 | 130,000 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 878 m (2,881 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Aley
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Staying in Aley
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Common questions
How far is Aley from Sidon?
35 km (22 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Sidon; by road roughly 42 km (26 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sidon to Aley by road?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sidon and Aley?
No, both are on Asia/Beirut at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.