Ismailia
Sitting on the west bank of the Suez Canal at the point where it widens into Lake Timsah, Ismailia was built in the 19th century as the operational headquarters of the Suez Canal Company under Khedive Ismail. The city is known for its parks and green spaces, and its relatively clean air — a result of limited heavy industry compared to neighbouring governorates — draws visitors particularly in spring and during public holidays. Tunnels beneath the Canal connect the city to the Sinai Peninsula.
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- Population429,465
- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.6 km4.1 mi
Ismailia: quick answers
Where is Ismailia?
Ismailia is in Egypt, about 74 km46 miles in a straight line from Port Said.
How do you get to Ismailia?
The nearest airport is New Cairo (CCE), about 1 hr 27 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ismailia?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is February, with about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ismailia?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 3 restaurants, 2 cafés and 20 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ismailia?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Qantir.