City / Markaz in Cairo · Alexandria, El Alamein & North Coast

New Cairo (Cairo) Travel Guide 2026

New Cairo is a city / markaz in Cairo (Alexandria, El Alamein & North Coast), Egypt, with a population of 313,139 and regional transit links via Hurghada, El Gouna & Red Sea Central Station and Hurghada Airport (HRG) & Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH).

Province / StateCairo
Population313,139
Rail HubHurghada, El Gouna & Red Sea Central Station
Airport GatewayHurghada Airport (HRG) & Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)

Highlights & What to See in New Cairo

  • New Cairo Historic Center & Cultural District
  • New Cairo Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Cairo Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Hurghada, El Gouna & Red Sea Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to New Cairo via Hurghada, El Gouna & Red Sea 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.