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
Located in Egypt, Ismailia is best described as a busy regional city. With 429,465 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for adventure, culture and nature.
Things to do in Ismailia
Adventure in Ismailia
(5)Ismailia's adventure entries include Amusement Parks, Escape Room, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. All of it is drawn from Ismailia's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Ismailia
(5)On the culture side, Ismailia offers Art Galleries, Bridges, Cathedrals, Docks and Museums. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ismailia. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Ismailia
(5)For nature, expect Forest, Lakes, Natural Places, Nature and Nature Reserves. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ismailia's own activity tags.
Sports in Ismailia
(1)Our data lists Biking as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Ismailia's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Ismailia
(1)Water Sports lovers get Jet Skiing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ismailia. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Ismailia
(1)Wellness in Ismailia covers Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ismailia's own activity tags.
More to do in Ismailia
(1)Other activities in Ismailia covers Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ismailia's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Ismailia
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Ismailia is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Ismailia that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ismailia known for?
- Ismailia is mainly a destination for adventure, culture and nature, set in Egypt with around 429,465 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ismailia?
- You can plan around Amusement Parks, Escape Room, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks in Ismailia. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Ismailia?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Ismailia located?
- Administratively, Ismailia sits in Egypt — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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