Egypt guide for travellers from Poland
Egypt from Poland, without the guesswork.
Visa rules, airport transfers and the key facts before you fly to the Red Sea. Real 2026 prices and links to official sources.
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2026 prices Links to official sources In Polish and English No added cost from partner links
At a glance
Egypt at a glance for travellers from Poland
Eight things worth knowing before you fly.
- Visa
- Required. USD 30 in cash on arrival, or an e-Visa online. A free Sinai stamp covers stays of up to 15 days in the Sinai resorts. Details
- Document
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive. A Polish ID card is not enough.
- Flight from Poland
- About 4–5 hours to Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh or Marsa Alam.
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP). Resorts often take euros or dollars too.
- Time
- For most of the year Egypt is one hour ahead of Poland.
- Sockets
- 220 V, types C and F, as in Poland. You usually don't need an adapter.
- Insurance
- The EHIC (EKUZ) card is not valid in Egypt. Buy private travel insurance.
- Emergency numbers
- Tourist police 126, ambulance 123, police 122.
Guides
Where to start
Egypt visa
What it costs, where to buy it and when the free Sinai stamp is enough.
Airport transfers
2026 private transfer prices and the three charter airports compared.
Hurghada Airport
To Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh hotels.
Sharm El-Sheikh Airport
To Naama Bay, Dahab and Saint Catherine.
Marsa Alam Airport
To hotels spread along more than 100 km of coast.
About Egiptu
Who writes this guide and where the prices come from.
Flying soon?
Check the transfer price from your airport and book a driver before you board.