Ismailia
EgyptEG
City in Egypt
Ismailia is a city in north-eastern Egypt. Situated on the west bank of the Suez Canal, it is the capital of the Ismailia Governorate. The city had an estimated population of 380,000 in 2024. It is located approximately halfway between Port Said to the north and Suez to the south. The Canal widens at that point to include Lake Timsah, one of the Bitter Lakes linked by the Canal.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 429,465
- Coordinates
- 30.604, 32.272
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 14 m
Overview of Ismailia
Ismailia is the kind of sizeable city you find in Egypt. About 429,465 people are based here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on adventure, culture and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Ismailia
Adventure in Ismailia
(5)Under adventure, Ismailia is tagged with Amusement Parks, Escape Room, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ismailia's own activity tags.
Culture in Ismailia
(5)Looking for culture? Ismailia has Art Galleries, Bridges, Cathedrals, Docks and Museums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ismailia.
Nature in Ismailia
(5)The nature shortlist for Ismailia: Forest, Lakes, Natural Places, Nature and Nature Reserves. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ismailia. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Ismailia
(1)Ismailia's sports entries include Biking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ismailia. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Ismailia
(1)For water sports, expect Jet Skiing. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Ismailia's own activity tags.
Wellness in Ismailia
(1)The wellness shortlist for Ismailia: Therms. It is a direct read of Ismailia's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Ismailia
(1)Other activities lovers get Secret. It is a direct read of Ismailia's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Ismailia
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Ismailia viable all year.
Getting there & around
Ismailia works as a gateway: long-distance arrivals, then buses, trams or metro on the ground. Set your clock to Africa/Cairo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ismailia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ismailia known for?
- Travellers associate Ismailia with adventure, culture and nature. It sits in Egypt and counts about 429,465 residents.
- What can you do in Ismailia?
- Ismailia is tagged with Amusement Parks, Escape Room, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ismailia?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Ismailia viable all year.
- Where is Ismailia located?
- Ismailia belongs to Egypt, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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