City / Markaz in Dakahlia · Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Grand Egyptian Museum

Bilqās (Dakahlia) Travel Guide 2026

Bilqās is a city / markaz in Dakahlia (Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Saqqara & Grand Egyptian Museum), Egypt, with a population of 137,080 and regional transit links via Cairo & Grand Egyptian Museum Central Station and Cairo International Airport (CAI) & Ramses / Bashtil Upper Egypt Rail Stations.

Province / StateDakahlia
Population137,080
Rail HubCairo & Grand Egyptian Museum Central Station
Airport GatewayCairo International Airport (CAI) & Ramses / Bashtil Upper Egypt Rail Stations

Highlights & What to See in Bilqās

  • Bilqās Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Bilqās Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Dakahlia Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Cairo & Grand Egyptian Museum Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Bilqās via Cairo & Grand Egyptian Museum Central Station (Egyptian National Railways (ENR) Talgo High-Speed Day Trains (Cairo–Alexandria–Luxor) & Abela Egypt Sleeping Trains (#86/#87)) and local transit using Cairo Pass.