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Port Safaga
Spend 1–2 days in Port Safaga for beach, diving and cheap ferry to Saudi Arabia; longer only if you need a rest stop before Hurghada.
Port Safaga is a small Red Sea harbour with a public beach, a private dive club, and a Ro‑Ro ferry to Duba, Saudi Arabia. It lacks extensive tourist infrastructure, so a single night covers the main activities; add another night only if you prefer a relaxed pace before heading to Hurghada or the wider Red Sea resorts.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler sea, less sandstorm risk)
- avoid Jun–Sep (high heat, occasional sandstorms)
- Airports
- Hurghada (HRG) · Luxor (LXR)
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Port Safaga122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Port Safaga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for daytime beach and ferry activities; stay alert at night and keep valuables hidden.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHRG Hurghada International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north; bus or taxi to Safaga, roughly 1 h — check schedules).HRG Hurghada International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north; bus or taxi to Safaga, roughly 1 h — check schedules).
- Getting aroundWalk or cheap taxi (≈50 EGP) within town; bus from Luxor/Qena (≈US$4) stops at the main bus station 3 km (1.9 mi) west of centre.Walk or cheap taxi (≈50 EGP) within town; bus from Luxor/Qena (≈US$4) stops at the main bus station 1.9 mi (3 km) west of centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within Safaga≈50 EGP
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket Luxor‑Safaga$4
- Museum or sight ticketPublic beach entry$7
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomEGP 400
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomEGP 600
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomEGP 900
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 300 · Mid EGP 500 · High EGP 800
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HRG Hurghada International Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north; bus or taxi to Safaga, roughly 1 h — check schedules) · LXR Luxor International Airport (Daily buses from Luxor to Safaga take about 3–5 h (Nov 2025); check times)HRG Hurghada International Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north; bus or taxi to Safaga, roughly 1 h — check schedules) · LXR Luxor International Airport (Daily buses from Luxor to Safaga take about 3–5 h (Nov 2025); check times)
Map of Port Safaga
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jun (5 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Port Safaga: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
5 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
2 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or cheap taxi (≈50 EGP) within town; bus from Luxor/Qena (≈US$4) stops at the main bus station 3 km west of centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hurghada
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Safaga bus station, about 1 h
Continue south to larger resort area.
Duba, Saudi Arabia (ferry)
cautionDoor to door: ≈12 h total (including waiting)
Ro‑Ro ferry via Kenzy Travels office
Ticket 4000 EGP (Nov 2025); need Saudi visa.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Budget hotels near the bus station
Simple rooms, walkable to beach and ferry office; suitable for 1 night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- EGP 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- EGP 500–800 excl. bed
- High
- EGP 800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × EGP 400 | EGP 400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × EGP 300 | EGP 600 |
| Bus from Luxor/Qena2 × EGP 4 · US$4 (Nov 2025) | EGP 8 |
| Public beach entry fee2 × EGP 7 · USD (Nov 2025) | EGP 14 |
| Nemo Dive Club pool2 × EGP 5 · USD (June 2025) | EGP 10 |
| Snorkel boat trip (Nemo)2 × EGP 50 · USD (June 2025) | EGP 100 |
| Ro‑Ro ferry seat to Duba2 × EGP 4,000 · EGP (Nov 2025) | EGP 8,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | EGP 913 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 5,023 per person per day, bed included | EGP 10,045 |
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Prices of common things
| Bus ticket Luxor‑Safaga | $4 |
| Public beach entry | $7 |
| Nemo Dive Club pool | $5 |
| Snorkel boat (Nemo) | $50 |
| Ro‑Ro ferry seat to Duba | EGP 4,000 |
| Taxi within Safaga | ≈50 EGP |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public beach water quality is low; bring your own sun protection.
- Ferry schedule can shift; confirm departure a day before.
- Taxi drivers may overcharge; agree on price (≈50 EGP) before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Cairo; other embassies in Cairo.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Luxor‑Safaga: about $4, 3–5 h (check)
- Taxi Safaga town centre: ≈50 EGP, 5–10 min
- Ro‑Ro ferry Safaga‑Duba seat: EGP 4,000, 8–10 h crossing (check)
Say or show
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- أين محطة العبّارة؟ — Where is the ferry terminal? (ayna mahattat al‑‘abbara?)
- أريد تاكسي من فضلك — I need a taxi, please (ureed taxi min fadlik)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Port Safaga. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr (cooler sea, less sandstorm risk) · avoid Jun–Sep (high heat, occasional sandstorms) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Hurghada for more resort options.
- Combine with a dive trip to Soma Bay (luxury) if budget allows.
Sources
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