Travelling to Rescue 2010
Helpful tips for travelers by airplane, or overland by train, car or bus...
Travel
Arriving by PlaneAlexandria has/had two airports in the immediate vicinity and is also within striking distance of Cairo. Alexandria's airport El Nouzha (IATA: ALY), will be closed in March 2010 and all flights and services will move to the Borg el Arab Airport from spring 2010 onwards. Read More |
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By TrainAlexandria's main train stations are Misr Station, a 10-minute drive south of the Corniche along Nabi Daniel Street, as well as the Sidi Gaber Station. From Cairo, frequent trains from Ramses Station are probably the best way to get to Alexandria. Read More |
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By CarThere are two options when travelling from Cairo to Alexandria by car. Using either route, the journey usually takes around 3 hours, depending on speed and surrounding traffic. The Agriculture road has a speed limit of 90 km/hr for private cars and has 2 lanes in each direction. This is the main road, so it can get a little crowded. Read More |
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Travelling by BusSeveral bus companies offer a bus service into Alexandria at a very low price range: 5 to 10 Euro. Buses are air conditioned and come complete with a hostess trolley service. Read More |
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Entry FormalitiesNon-Egyptian visitors arriving in Egypt are required to be in possession of a passport that is valid for six months after the entry date. Entry visas may be obtained from Egyptian Diplomatic and Consular Missions Abroad or from the Entry Visa Department at the Travel Documents, Immigration and Nationality Administration (TDINA). Read More |
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By WaterThere are no scheduled ferry services to Alexandria, although cruise ships do stop by occasionally. Read More |
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