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When to visit Marsa Alam

October to May is the most comfortable stretch, with daytime temperatures between 25C and 32C and sea water that rarely drops below 23C even in winter. July and August approach 40C, which makes the middle of the day hard outdoors, though the water reaching 29C allows long dives. The wind blows from the north in spring and boat trips to the offshore sites are sometimes cancelled.

Things to do in Marsa Alam

Elphinstone Reef

A coral ridge about 300 metres long running north to south, some 12 kilometres offshore. Its sheer walls drop below 100 metres and are covered in soft coral. The currents are strong, so it is a site for experienced divers, reached in about an hour by boat.

Abu Dabbab Bay

The shallow sandy bay about 30 kilometres north of Marsa Alam is covered in the seagrass meadows where dugongs and green turtles feed. No dive is needed to see them, a snorkel from the shore is enough. The bay is protected and visitors are asked to follow the access rules.

Wadi el Gemal National Park

Declared in 2003, the park runs from the shoreline into the Red Sea mountains and covers both desert valleys and coral reefs. Within it lie the remains of emerald mines worked in Roman times and small mangrove islands, and the area is the traditional land of the Ababda people.

Wadi Sikait emerald mines

The valley inside Wadi el Gemal park was the centre of the emerald mines worked in Roman times and appears in ancient sources as Mons Smaragdus. Galleries cut into the rock, workers' dwellings and the remains of a small temple still stand, and the site is about two hours away by desert vehicle.

Port Ghalib

The marina development built in the 2000s right beside the airport, with its hotels and a pedestrian promenade along the channel, is the meeting point of the area. Restaurants, dive centres and boat jetties are concentrated here, and the waterfront is where people walk in the evening.

Sharm El Luli beach

The bay about 65 kilometres south of Marsa Alam is the best known beach in the region, with white sand and shallow turquoise water, and it lies inside the Wadi el Gemal park. Facilities are limited and shade and drinks are not always available, so day visitors bring water with them.

Istanbul – Marsa Alam flight prices by month

The cheapest month on this route is February: return fares start at 7,785 TL (cheapest day: February 25). In the most expensive month the same route sits around 221,005 TL, so picking the right month is the decision that actually sets the price here. Data scanned as of 2026-08-24 and subject to change.

Istanbul → Marsa Alam: search the cheapest day, February 25

Airlines on the Istanbul – Marsa Alam route

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About Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is a popular route for Egypt (Africa). For more travel guidance, when to go and things to do, see our Marsa Alam destination page.

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