Travelling from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): What you need to know
Glasgow has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) leaving from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
6 hours is the average duration of a direct Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport flight.
Hurghada is two hours ahead of Glasgow. Hurghada International Airport is located in Hurghada, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of 2 direct services a week between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG). This is the busiest route, with easyJet offering a 7:15am departure from GLA to HRG.
To ensure you get on your flight from Glasgow to HRG, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Get to your destination in one go from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) operate from here.
easyJet is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport leaving from GLA.
easyJet ranks first in bookings for flights from GLA to HRG.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Glasgow to HRG. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Glasgow International Airport (GLA). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Antalya Airport (AYT)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
Bristol Airport (BRS)
GLA is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Glasgow International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Glasgow International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 70.07% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
You can reach PIK from the centre of Glasgow in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 55 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to HRG flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Glasgow Prestwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76.7%.
About Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Pick up a Hurghada International Airport rental car and explore Hurghada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
RM396 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport. Return flights start at RM828. These fares can change based on demand.
To snag cheap flights from Glasgow to HRG, book your plane ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to go to Hurghada. August is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport (HRG), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Glasgow to HRG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Hurghada, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Hurghada
After booking your flight from Glasgow to Hurghada International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hurghada:
Your visit to Hurghada should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you won't want to miss include Yachts and speed boats Charter, Sunny Days El Palacio reef - diving site and Hurgada.
Explore more of Egypt
Hurghada has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Egypt you should also see. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Hurghada, a visit to Luxor will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Temple of Karnak, Temple of Amun and Luxor Temple.
Around 225 kilometres west of Hurghada, Sohag is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Mosque Noor Islam, كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة and مسجد الزهراء.