Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
781K
Population
1,351 km2
Area
32 Mbps
Internet
6m
Elevation
UTC+02:00
Timezone
PSD (6km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
At the Mediterranean entrance to the Suez Canal, Port Said hums with maritime history, its corniche lined with Art Deco facades and fresh fish eateries. Visitors and nomads savor the mild coastal climate, solid internet from trade routes, and ferry links to Sinai adventures. The port's cosmopolitan edge from sailors worldwide sparks lively evening promenades.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Egypt
Region
Northern Africa
Population
781K
Timezone
UTC+02:00
Elevation
6 m
Language
Arabic
Airport
PSD
GPS
31.27, 32.30
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 32 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
Travel
PSD airport just 6 km from the city center
A mid-sized city of 780,515 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
299 total POIs 0.2 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
8
Cafes
9
Bars
4
Fast Food
3
Shopping
Supermarkets
2
Convenience
1
Healthcare
Hospitals
2
Clinics
2
Pharmacies
3
Education
Schools
15
Universities
2
Libraries
1
Recreation
Parks
114
Playgrounds
2
Sports
17
Cinemas
1
Museums
2
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
11
Train Stations
3
Fuel Stations
8
Services
Banks
4
ATMs
2
Post Offices
2
Police
2
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
32 Mbps
Download
11 Mbps
Upload
25ms
Latency
11,963
Tests
3,605
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Mar - Nov
17°
J
17°
F
19°
M
22°
A
25°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
25°
S
22°
O
19°
N
17°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 22 C Range: 16.6 - 27.3 C Rain: 43 mm/year Sunshine: 3,953 h/year
CITY SCORES
95.0
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
57.2
Overall
AIRPORT
PSD
Port Said International Airport
6 km from center
Very close — ~9 min ride
FUN FACTS
The city is the capital of the Port Said Governorate and it forms the majority of the governorate, where its seven districts comprise seven of the governorate's eight regions.
At the beginning of 2023 it had a population of 680,375 people.
The cities are connected by free ferries running all through the day, and together they form a metropolitan area with over a million residents that extends both on the African and the Asian sides of the Suez Canal.
Port Said acted as a global city since its establishment and flourished particularly during the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century when it was inhabited by various nationalities and religions.
Name The name of Port Said first appeared in 1855.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Port Said known for?
At the Mediterranean entrance to the Suez Canal, Port Said hums with maritime history, its corniche lined with Art Deco facades and fresh fish eateries. Visitors and nomads savor the mild coastal climate, solid internet from trade routes, and ferry links to Sinai adventures. The port's cosmopolitan edge from sailors worldwide sparks lively evening promenades.
How fast is the internet in Port Said?
Port Said has an average download speed of 32 Mbps and upload speed of 11 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Port Said?
Port Said has an average year-round temperature of approximately 22 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Port Said?
Port Said is served by PSD (Port Said International Airport), approximately 6 km from the city center.
What is the population of Port Said?
The population of Port Said is approximately 781K.
What infrastructure does Port Said have?
Port Said has 299 mapped points of interest, including 8 restaurants, 2 hospitals, 15 schools.
What country is Port Said in?
Port Said is located in Egypt.
