Hurghada Airport is the main gateway to Egypt's Red Sea coast, located approximately 5 km from the city center, one of the country's most popular beach and snorkeling/diving destinations.
It also serves resorts to the north and south of the city, including El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh.
How to get to Hurghada International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to HRG
Parking near Hurghada International Airport
The car park, appropriately sized for tourist traffic, is located opposite the terminal.
It is video-monitored; rates are generally affordable, consistent with regional standards: check the amount at the cashier.
How to get to Hurghada from HRG
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Hurghada Airport Transfer within Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi
Hurghada Airport Transfer (HRG, Makadi - Soma Bay, El Gouna)
Airport Transfer To/from Hurghada, Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh
Hurghada: HRG Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet
Car rental at Hurghada International Airport
Desks of major car rental companies are in the arrivals area.
You'll need to bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card; the agency almost always also asks for the IDP.
Hotels near Hurghada International Airport
Hurghada centre and the seafront
The group of hotels closest to the terminal: the Marriott Beach Resort and its suites are about 6 km away (10 minutes by car) on El Corniche Road, the Hilton Plaza is in the Dahar district a few minutes from the old town, and the Mercure is further south on Safaga Road at km 12, about 20 minutes away.
Best for: Layovers, short stays and those who want to stay just minutes from the terminal while still having a private beach guaranteed.
- Private beach and pool just 10-20 minutes from check-in, without the dead time of El Gouna or Soma Bay
- The Hilton Plaza is just steps from the cafés and souks of Dahar's old town
- The seafront is busy with traffic and less carefully landscaped than the resort bays further south
- The Mercure, more isolated on Safaga Road, depends on the shuttle or a taxi even for a night out
Recommended hotels
- Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort On the seafront of El Corniche Road, about 6 km from the terminal (10 minutes by car): private beach, 5 restaurants and an on-site dive centre, just minutes from the Sindbad water park. View availability
- Hurghada Suites & Apartments Serviced by Marriott Apartments with kitchen in the same complex as the Beach Resort on El Corniche Road, about 6 km from the terminal; kids' club and airport shuttle included, convenient for families or long stays. View availability
- Hilton Hurghada Plaza Hotel In the Dahar district, on its own sandy cove with a lagoon and private marina, just a few minutes' walk from the cafés and souks of the old town. View availability
- Mercure Hurghada Hotel More isolated, on Safaga Road at km 12 (about 20 minutes from the terminal), in Andalusian-Arabic style with a private beach; 469 rooms on three floors. View availability
El Gouna
Sources don't agree on an exact figure: between 25 and 35 km north of the terminal, 25-35 minutes by car along the coastal road. Hotel shuttles need to be booked in advance with flight details.
Best for: Travelers who want a walkable resort town with a marina, golf and restaurants, while still staying on a stretch of coast with a private beach.
- Abu Tig Marina and the centre of El Gouna reachable on foot from the hotels, with restaurants and evening life outside the resort
- Lagoons and canals designed by architect Michael Graves, a setting quite different from the classic single-block resorts
- No public transport: every trip to Hurghada requires a taxi or private shuttle
- Farther from the terminal than the other areas, to be avoided for dawn departures or short layovers
Recommended hotels
- Mövenpick Resort & Spa El Gouna On its own peninsula in El Gouna, less than 2 km from the pedestrian centre, Abu Tig Marina and the golf course; private beach exclusive to the resort. View availability
- Sheraton Miramar Resort El Gouna Designed by architect Michael Graves across nine islands connected by lagoons and wooden bridges, just a short walk from the centre of El Gouna. View availability
Soma Bay
About 45 km south of the terminal, on the Soma Bay peninsula; 45-60 minutes by car, confirmed also by the official websites of the chains present there.
Best for: Travelers looking for an isolated resort on a private peninsula, with golf, kitesurfing and spa, without ever needing to leave the property.
- Peninsula almost entirely occupied by resorts, with private beaches and The Cascades golf course designed by Gary Player
- Among the best Red Sea destinations for kitesurfing, with schools and rental gear on site
- Total isolation: there is nothing outside the resorts, not even an independent minimarket
- A distance that rules out short layovers or very early morning departures
Recommended hotels
- Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay On the tip of the Soma Bay peninsula, with 400 metres of private beach and lagoon pools; among the highest-rated in the area on nearly every platform. View availability
- Mövenpick Waterpark Resort & Spa Soma Bay At km 49 of the Hurghada-Safaga road, with the only water park on the peninsula among the available resorts; useful for those traveling with children. View availability
- Sheraton Soma Bay Resort 326 rooms with access to The Cascades golf course designed by Gary Player and to one of the largest thalasso spas in the area; the official website describes it as 45 minutes from the terminal. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal, expanded in recent years due to strong seasonal tourist traffic, is appropriately sized for its role as the main Red Sea hub.
Customs and security checks may take longer than expected during peak seasonal hours: for international flights, arriving at least 3 hours early is recommended.
Map of Hurghada International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do you have to pay a fee to visit the protected islands near Hurghada?
Yes, excursions to the Giftun Islands and the protected marine areas of the Red Sea usually include an environmental fee already included in the tour price, dedicated to protecting the coral reef that makes this whole coast famous.
Q. Is Hurghada safe for tourists?
Yes, it's one of the most established tourist areas of the Egyptian Red Sea, generally very safe.
Q. How do tourists usually get to the resort from Hurghada?
Most with the bus transfer organised by the tour operator included in the holiday package; independent travellers use taxis, always agreeing on the fare before setting off.
Q. Is Hurghada good for snorkelling and diving?
Yes, it's one of the main bases for diving excursions on the Red Sea coral reef, with a long tradition of international diving schools.
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