The lay of the land
Egypt shares land borders with 4 neighbouring countries, so overland routes and multi-country trips are easy to fold into a plan. It’s a place you can arrive in and keep moving.
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Travelling to Egypt?
Everything you need for Egypt, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.
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The pyramids at dawn, feluccas drifting down the Nile, Red Sea reefs among the world’s great dives. Egypt has been receiving travelers for five thousand years.
- REGION
- Africa
- CURRENCY
- Egyptian PoundEGP
- CAPITAL
- Cairo
- PLUGS
- Type C / F220 V
- LANGUAGE
- Arabic
- AREA
- 1,002,450km²
Travel notes for Egypt
EG / FIELD NOTESData the moment you land
Skip roaming charges and airport-SIM queues: an Ozu eSIM installs before you fly and switches on the second you land. Plans run from 1 GB to 50 GB, valid up to 90 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. It runs on local networks, so there’s no bill shock when you get home.
Timing your trip
In Egypt the calendar works the European way: July and August are the expensive, crowded part. November and February the cheap, cold one. The months in between are where the trick is.
Paying your way
Take out cash less often and in bigger amounts: most ATM fees are charged per withdrawal, not per euro, so four small ones cost four times what one does. Use a machine attached to a real bank, in daylight, indoors if you can.
Documents & cover
Photograph your passport, visa and insurance and put the copies somewhere you can reach without your phone: an email to yourself works. The day the bag goes, the copies are what turn a disaster into an errand.
Getting understood
The translator’s camera is the tool people use most and mention least: point it at a menu, a sign or a ticket and read it. It works better with data, which is where an eSIM earns its keep far more than it does in your photos.
Israel
Libya
SudanCities in Egypt
EG / 2- CairoCAICairo is Africa’s biggest city and the pyramids sit literally on its edge: Giza is a district, not a day trip. Between the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir and the new Grand Museum by the pyramids, the pharaohs take up two days.8 routes · getting there
- HurghadaHRGHurghada is Egypt’s Red Sea capital: 40 km of reef coast with the world’s best value diving. The original town, El Dahar, still exists behind the resorts, market and all.8 routes · getting there
Your pre-flight checklist
EG / PRE-FLIGHT- 01See eSIM plansDATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in Egypt, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€1.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€4.49
- 5 GB · 21 days€6.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €2.37/day
- 02Browse loungesLAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
14 lounges across Egypt's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at Egypt’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
- 03Get a quoteCOVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in Egypt from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help - 04Check your nationalityENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Egypt depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
- 05FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOONSkip the security queue at 300+ airports.
- 06CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOONDelayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.
THE MEMBER MATH
This trip with Ozu+
- 10 GB eSIM · Egypt€10.99INCLUDED
- VIP lounge · Pearl Lounge (HRG)€36.54−€35.00 CREDIT
Buying it loose€47.53
With Ozu+€31.53/month
YOU SAVE €16.00/monthGood to know
EG / FAQDo I need a visa for Egypt?
Entry rules for Egypt depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Will my phone work in Egypt?
Yes. With a Egypt travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.
How much does mobile data cost in Egypt?
Data packs start at €1.99 and unlimited plans from €2.37 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.
When should I buy my Egypt eSIM?
Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in Egypt, so buying early costs nothing.
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