To Sohag flight information
Arrival airport |
Sohag International Airport |
|---|---|
Time zone |
UTC+3 |
Currency |
Egyptian Pound (EGP) |
Low season |
March |
High season |
January |
Spoken languages |
Arabic |
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Sohag is a city in Egypt. With a population of 209 419 it is the 21st city in Egypt.
The closest airport to Sohag is Sohag International Airport (HMB), which is 24 km from the city centre.
Sohag has a subtropical desert climate with long, hot and dry summers and short, cool, dry, and mostly clear winters. The average temperature in summer is 39°C with highs of 43°C. In winter, average temperature is 8°C with lows of 5°C.
Sohag is well known for its Islamic monuments dating back to the Fatimid era with popular tourist attractions including The White Monastery, Temple of Rameses II. and Sohag National Museum. Famous local dishes include Koshary, Egypt's national dish and a widely popular street food. A traditional Egyptian staple, mixing pasta, rice and brown lentils, and topped with a zesty tomato sauce, garlic vinegar and garnished with chickpeas and crispy fried onions. Other famous local dishes include Falafel, a deep-fried ball or patty-shaped fritter made from ground chickpeas, broad beans, or both.
Sohag Airport
Sohag International Airport (HMB) is the airport serving Sohag, located 24 km from the city centre in Egypt. The airport was opened in 2010, inspired by the temples of Ancient Egypt; it adds to its beauty as an entry point into the rich culture of the region. The airport hosts several domestic and international flights daily. Common routes include Sohag to Cairo, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Kuwait, Riyadh, Dammam, Al Qassim, Sharjah, Dubai, Abha, and Tabuk. This airport is equipped with modern facilities: free Wi-Fi, duty-free shopping, dining options, and car hire services. At the airport there are many buses and taxis available to take you to the city centre. There are two ways to travel from the airport either by taxi or by car. The best option is a taxi, which takes 33 minutes. Driving is also possible and takes 33 minutes to travel the 24 km.
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When is the best time to visit Sohag?
Sohag is located in Egypt and, therefore, has a subtropical desert climate with very long, extremely hot, and dry summers. Sohag experiences very brief, cool, and dry winters. During summer (June to August), average temperatures reach as high as 39°C, with some days touching 43°C.
While winter (December to February) temperatures range from an average of around 8°C to lows of 5°C. The best time for a trip to Sohag, when the weather is easier and outdoor activities are more feasible, is from late April to mid-May and from late August to late October. Peak tourist season, especially around the big historical sites in Egypt, comes in December and January. Visiting in the shoulder months allows you to avoid the crowds while still experiencing good weather.
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