Cities Near Arish
Cities near Arish, Egypt: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Rafaḩ, Dayr al Balaḩ, Gaza. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Arish, Egypt is Rafaḩ, about 29 mi (46 km) away — roughly 55 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafaḩ | 29 mi / 46 km | 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dayr al Balaḩ | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Gaza | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ashkelon | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Beersheba | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ashdod | 68 mi / 109 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Reẖovot | 80 mi / 128 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hebron | 81 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bet Shemesh | 82 mi / 131 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bat Yam | 83 mi / 134 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Arish
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rafaḩ, Dayr al Balaḩ, Gaza, Ashkelon, Beersheba. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Arish include Rafaḩ, Dayr al Balaḩ, Gaza, Ashkelon, Beersheba. The closest is Rafaḩ, about 29 miles (46 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.