Travelling from London to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): What you need to know
When organising a flight from London to Hurghada International Airport (HRG), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Hurghada International Airport is located in Hurghada. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is two hours ahead of London.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from London to HRG. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from London to HRG leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Hurghada International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether departing from LGW makes the most sense for you.
You can pick from a range of airlines that operate direct flights from London to HRG departing from LGW. Set off with any of these carriers and travel straight to your destination:
easyJet is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to HRG.
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Hurghada International Airport, browse these options when heading out from London Gatwick Airport:
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Antalya Airport (AYT)
Naples International Airport (NAP)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in about 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 80 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to HRG flight:
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can lock in a plane ticket from London to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) with one or more stops out of Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most common stopovers between STN and HRG:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Hurghada International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Hurghada International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Pick up a Hurghada International Airport rental car and discover Hurghada and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Auto-Union and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Hurghada International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Hurghada International Airport is RM337. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM691. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book seven months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to HRG.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on London to Hurghada International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from London to Hurghada International Airport (HRG). August is the most popular month to visit Hurghada. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Hurghada is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your London to HRG plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from London to Hurghada International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Hurghada
Start your Hurghada trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Hurghada International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Yachts and speed boats Charter and Sunny Days El Palacio reef - diving site are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Hurghada travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hurgada.
Explore more of Egypt
Hurghada will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Egypt waiting to be explored. About 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.
Sohag is another sought-after destination in Egypt and is around 225 kilometres west of Hurghada. No journey is complete without experiencing Mosque Noor Islam, كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة and مسجد الزهراء.