Travelling from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): what you need to know
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Cardiff.
Leave enough time to make your CWL to HRG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Hurghada International Airport. Many passengers pass through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol when flying between CWL and HRG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
RM773 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM1,965. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CWL to HRG, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Cardiff Airport to Hurghada International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
66.16% of flights taking off from Cardiff Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near CWL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Hurghada International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Reserve a hotel near HRG if you're on a late Cardiff Airport to Hurghada International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Hurghada International Airport rental car and discover Hurghada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Hurghada International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Hurghada International Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada International Airport to central Hurghada has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Hurghada International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Hurghada in May.
When reserving your flight from Cardiff Airport to Hurghada International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Hurghada, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CWL to HRG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, Giza is another favourite stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.