Travel advisory · EgyptNuweiba is in or near an area where governments advise against all but essential travel: Northern South Sinai (beyond St Catherine–Nuweiba road).Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 50 km strip along the Libyan border · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
- Gaza Strip · avoid all travel · Canada, France, New Zealand
- North Sinai · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, US
- Sudan border area · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, France, Italy
- Western Desert · avoid all travel · Canada, US
- Ismailia Governorate east of Suez Canal · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, UK
- Libyan border area · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain, Italy
- Northern South Sinai (beyond St Catherine–Nuweiba road) · avoid non-essential travel · Canada, New Zealand, UK
- West of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta · avoid non-essential travel · France, New Zealand, UK
Also named by one government: 20 km strip along the Libyan border (UK), Egypt-Israel border area (Germany), Egyptian border areas (military zones) (US), Middle Sinai (US), Port Said Governorate east of Suez Canal (Canada), Rafah border zone (Spain), Remote Sahara desert areas (Germany), Suez Governorate east of Suez Canal (Canada), Western Desert border zone toward Libya (France), Bahariya–Siwa road (UK), Bir Tawil Trapezoid (UK), Gilf El Kebir and Gebel Al Uweynat region (Italy), Hala'ib Triangle (UK), Non-tourist desert areas (Italy), Rafah border crossing (Ireland), South Sinai Governorate (Germany)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Jul 15, 2025 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Besondere Vorsicht walten lassen (keine Gesamtwarnung) (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Increased vigilance for the rest of the country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Nuweiba
Nuweiba is a Gulf of Aqaba beach town in Egypt's Sinai, known for beach camps, diving and the car ferry to Jordan.
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Nuweiba is a coastal town on the Gulf of Aqaba, in the eastern Sinai Peninsula of Egypt. It is quieter than the busier Red Sea resort towns, and visitors come to relax on the beach, dive, or stay in Bedouin-style tents. A strip of modern hotels lies between the town and the port. North of town, Tarabin village has Bedouin-style camps with cheap huts for rent, and more beaches with similar camps lie toward Taba.
Nuweiba Port, about 7 km south of town, runs car ferries to Aqaba in Jordan several times a day, so the town is also a sea crossing. Divers head for reefs such as Ras Shaitan, known for hard corals and octopus, and Um Um Reisher, which beginners can reach from the beach. For the most comfortable weather, go in winter, when average temperatures are about 20°C. Summer averages about 33°C.
Nuweiba in five
- Read the UK advice for northern South SinaiThe UK advises against all but essential travel to northern South Sinai beyond the St Catherine to Nuweiba road, except the coastal areas, which include the Nuweiba shore. Read the exact wording before any inland trip.UK travel advice
- Check the ferry from Aqaba with the operatorsFerry services run between Aqaba in Jordan and Nuweiba and Taba Heights. The UK advice says to contact operators directly for schedules and to check Jordan's advice for exit requirements.Plan transfers and ferries
- Carry US dollars in cash for a visa at the portStay beyond 15 days or go outside Sinai and you need a visa. At Nuweiba it costs 30 US dollars at the port terminal, and the UK advice says payments are often required in cash.Egypt visa and entry
- Treat the Colored Canyon and desert as guided tripsBook activities outside resort areas through approved agents or tour operators. For off-road travel the UK advice says to use a qualified guide and a Ministry of Interior permit.
- Choose a camp or hotel by reef, cooling and port distanceStays range from simple beach huts to hotels. Ask about reef access, air conditioning in summer and how far the room is from the ferry port if you arrive or leave by sea.Dahab travel guide
Need to know
- Airport
- Sharm El Sheikh (SSH), then a road transfer up the coast
- Getting there
- Road from Sharm or Dahab, or the ferry from Aqaba, Jordan
- Getting around
- Taxis and pre-arranged transfers; the coast is spread out
- Best base
- A beach camp or hotel on the shore, ideally near the port
- Time needed
- 2–4 days as a coast stop
Weather by month
- Best
- JanuaryCool, quiet
- FebruaryCool, windy
- MarchMild
- AprilWarm, Easter
- MayHot
- JuneVery hot
- JulyHottest
- AugustHottest
- SeptemberHot, warm sea
- OctoberWarm sea
- NovemberMild, calm
- DecemberCool
Right now in Nuweiba
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 26°
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- 44%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Nuweiba
12:39 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today31°26°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 31°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed28°23°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu29°23°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri27°23°0%Friday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat25°21°0%Saturday: Clear. High 25°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun25°20°0%Sunday: Clear. High 25°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 0%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 55.96 EGP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Colored Canyona half-day trip by roadSandstone canyon walls; go with a local guide, not alone.
- Dahaba half-day trip down the coastShore diving, cafes and more places to stay and eat.Read the guide
- Taba and Taba Heightsa short road trip northResort area near the Israeli border; check the crossing's status first.
Before you go to Nuweiba
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Rules for Nuweiba, checked
- If you stay in Sinai over 15 days or go beyond it, a visa is needed; at Nuweiba it costs 30 US dollars, bought at the port terminal, with cash often required.Checked Oct 6, 2026 · Source
- A 4-wheel-drive trip from mainland Egypt via the Suez crossing needs a Ministry of the Interior permit; book outside-resort activities through approved agents.Checked Oct 6, 2026 · Source
- Overcrowding and poor safety standards have caused accidents on Red Sea ferries and Nile cruises, says the UK advice, so check the operator before you book.Checked Oct 6, 2026 · Source
Plan around Nuweiba
Shore diving and a bigger choice of cafes down the coast
Read the guideSharm El Sheikh travel guideThe airport and resort town at the southern tip of Sinai
Read the guideIs Sinai safe? The UK adviceWhat the advice says for the coast and where it draws lines
Read the guideEgypt visa and entryPort visa, Sinai stamp and e-visa explained
Read the guideFerries and transfersHow to plan sea and road links before you go
Read the guideAll of EgyptCairo, the Nile and the Red Sea in one plan
Read the guideNuweiba FAQ
Is Nuweiba worth visiting?
Yes if you want a quiet beach stop between Sharm and the Jordan ferry, with simple stays and desert day trips. It is a poor choice if you want nightlife, a big choice of restaurants or a resort with entertainment.
How do you get from Aqaba to Nuweiba?
By ferry. The UK advice says services run between Aqaba and Nuweiba and Taba Heights, and that you should contact the operators directly for schedules and availability. Check Jordan's travel advice for exit requirements.
Do you need a visa to enter Egypt at Nuweiba?
If you stay more than 15 days or travel beyond Sinai, yes: the UK advice says visas can be bought at the Nuweiba port terminal. Bring US dollars in cash, because payments at the port are often required in cash.
Is Nuweiba safe to visit?
The UK advice treats the coastal areas of South Sinai separately from the northern interior, where it advises against all but essential travel. Read the current wording and keep inland trips with approved operators.
When is the best time to visit Nuweiba?
March to May and October to November have warm sea and tolerable air. Summer highs reach the high 30s °C, and winter is cooler with windy days, so pick a stay with air conditioning in summer.