Flying from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
Hurghada's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Hurghada one hour ahead of Leipzig.
Your LEJ to HRG flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Nesma Airlines has direct flights from Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Hurghada — and maybe even more of Egypt if time allows.
Nesma Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LEJ and HRG include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Right now, RM397 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM845. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from LEJ to HRG by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Leipzig Airport (LEJ)
Leipzig Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from LEJ land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
To reach Leipzig Airport from central Leipzig, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near LEJ. Whether you have an early flight from Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
Consider booking a hotel near HRG if you're on a late Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Hurghada Airport rental car and explore Hurghada and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Hurghada Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Hurghada. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Hurghada. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Hurghada is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Leipzig Airport to Hurghada Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LEJ to HRG sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
If you want to check out another corner of Egypt, head for Giza, about 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada. Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid are highlights.