Bilbeis
One of Egypt's oldest cities, Bilbeis traces its origins to the Fourth Dynasty of ancient Egypt and served for centuries as the eastern gateway into the country. Coptic tradition holds it as a stopping point of the Holy Family during the Flight into Egypt, and the Arabic sources identify it as the birthplace of Hagar. The city also hosts Egypt's Air Force Academy and is known for its Arabian horse and camel festivals.
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- Population185,237
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 14 km8.4 mi
Nearest airports
Bilbeis: quick answers
Where is Bilbeis?
Bilbeis is in Egypt, about 57 km35 miles in a straight line from Giza.
How do you get to Bilbeis?
The nearest airport is Cairo (CAI), about 1 hr 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Bilbeis?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is February, with about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)