Plane tickets to Egypt from CA$880

The country in Transcontinental Country (Africa and Asia) where the official language is Arabic and the currency Egyptian pound (EGP), is Egypt.

The country is full of beautiful places and natural areas to explore. The most visited city is Cairo with all its historical parts.

Other cities, which are good to explore are Alexandria, Giza, Shubra El Kheima, Port Said, and Suez.

During your trip around Egypt, you can taste Rice-stuffed Vegetables and Grape Leaves, Hummus, Falafel, Shawarma, Kebab and many other local specialities.

Major airports in Egypt

Egypt has more than two airports where you can arrive from any location. And the largest ones you can arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI), Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE), Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), Sohag International Airport (HMB), Assiut International Airport (ATZ), Luxor International Airport (LXR), Aswan International Airport (ASW), Abu Simbel Airport (ABS).

General information about Egypt

Egypt doesn’t accept Euro or US dollars; exchanging cash for Egyptian Pound before traveling is always recommended. Although credit and debit cards are also universally accepted throughout the country, having cash and coins on you is still recommended.

With a population of roughly 102.67 million, Egypt is one of the top 100 most populated countries in the world.

The official language of Egypt is Arabic. However, travelers will also usually hear Coptic as these are the languages of the largest international communities within Egypt.

Egypt shares borders with Gaza Strip (Palestine), Israel, Libya, and Sudan.

Egypt has a hot desert climate. When packing for your adventure to Egypt, check if you have all the essentials such as your passport, flight tickets, a camera to take great pictures, chargers or power banks.