Hurghada Airport

Hurghada Airport

The Hurghada Airport

Hurghada Airport is an international airport about 4 kilometers from Hurghada, established in 1977
The airport serves the city and the neighboring cities of Hurghada – El Gouna – Sahl Hasheesh – Makadi – Safaga – Ras Ghareb – Qusair
It contains 2 passenger terminals
2 runways – 3 trams

Airport location

The airport is located 3.24 miles south of the city of Hurghada, which is the administrative capital of the Red Sea Governorate, and occupies an area of 40 km of the coastal strip of the western shore of the Red Sea. It is bordered to the north by Ras Ghareb, to the south by Safaga, to the east by the Red Sea coast, and to the west by the Red Sea Mountains. Its most famous resorts are El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, and Makadi Bay, and its main neighborhoods are Al Dahar, Al Sakala, and Al Ahyaa neighborhoods.

Airport area

Current area 43000000 km2

About Hurghada

Hurghada is the administrative capital of the Red Sea Governorate, occupying an area of 40 km of the coastal strip of the western shore of the Red Sea. It is bordered to the north by the city of Ras Ghareb, to the south by the city of Safaga, to the east by the Red Sea coast, and to the west by the Red Sea Mountains. Its most famous resorts are El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, and Makadi Bay, and its main neighborhoods are Al Dahar, Al Sakala, and Al Ahyaa.

5 km southwest of the city center, and is internationally symbolized by the code “HRG”, and is the second busiest airport in the Republic after Cairo Airport, serving on average approximately 2.5 million passengers, and includes many airlines that organize domestic and international flights to and from the airport, and includes two passenger service terminals located next to each other, open to passengers on all days of the week and around the clock. Hurghada Airport is the second busiest airport in the Republic after Cairo Airport.

 

Hurghada Airport lounges

The airport has two passenger service lounges, which are as follows:

Pearl Lounge 1: The lounge is located in Terminal 1 – International Departures – Runway – Second Floor, and this lounge can be accessed through a prepaid access card.
Pearl Lounge 2: Located in Terminal 2 – International Departures – Ground Floor, this lounge can be accessed with a prepaid access card which costs $28 for 3 hours.

Hurghada Airport facilities

The airport provides many facilities to serve passengers, including the following

Children’s playgrounds
VIP lounge
Facilities for people with special needs
Currency exchange offices
Automated teller machines
Left luggage facilities
Car rental desks
Conference rooms
Parking lot
Shops for shopping
Rest areas
Public telephones
Restaurants and cafes
Post office
Banking department
Medical clinic
Pharmacie
Mosque

Hurghada Airport services
The airport offers many services to passengers, including the following:

Business services
Car rental service
Lost luggage service
Free internet service
Currency exchange service
Luggage packing services
Phone charging service
Banking services
Medical services
Postal services

Airlines at Hurghada Airport

There are many airlines that offer their services at the airport, including the following:[6]

AMC Airlines
Egyptian Airlines
EgyptAir Express
Coral Blue Airlines
Lotus Airlines
Jat Airways
Air Arabia
Egyptian International Airlines.
Flynas Airlines.
Jazeera Airways
Astana Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Russian Airlines
S7 Airlines
Bulgaria Airlines

Airports with direct flights to Hurghada Airport

There are many airports that organize direct flights to Hurghada Airport, including the following

Queen Alia International Airport
Düsseldorf International Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Friedrichshafen Airport
Cluj-Napoca Airport
Amsterdam Airport
Erfurt Airport
Budapest Airport
Brussels Airport
Belgrade Airport
Basel Airport

 

Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hurghada have an airport?
Hurghada International Airport (IATA: HRG, ICAO: HEGN) is an international airport about 4 km from Hurghada, and the civilian airport is located within the scope of the Hurghada military base, the state allocated in May 1966 AD 102 thousand pounds to prepare Hurghada Airport to receive jet planes carrying tourist groups in response to the desire of tourism companies to land planes coming from Europe
How many terminals does Hurghada Airport have?
Currently, the airport has two terminals. The area of the three floors of the new terminal is 92,000 square meters. The departure hall includes 72 check-in counters, 20 departure gates, and a duty-free corridor
What is the earliest time to arrive at Hurghada Airport?
The general guideline is to arrive in Hurghada at least two hours before the scheduled departure time for a short flight and three hours before the departure time for a long-haul flight.
Is it easy to get a visa at Hurghada Airport?
To obtain a visa, head straight to the banks and currency exchange kiosks inside the airport terminal, which are located in front of the customs and immigration offices. For visits of up to 30 days, you can obtain a visa by paying in GBP, USD, or EUR; the visa fee is USD 25
How much does a visa cost at Hurghada Airport?
How much does an Egyptian visa on arrival cost? The Egyptian visa for single entry on arrival costs $25 USD. Applicants must pay the fee in USD, EUR, or GBP, and are advised to arrive at the Egyptian entry point with the specified amount to avoid delays.
Can I use my mobile boarding pass at Hurghada Airport?
Mobile boarding passes are not accepted at US airports and on flights from the UK to the US, Hurghada . You can still check in online, but you must print your boarding pass or pick it up at the check-in desk.
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