Travelling from Rome to Hurghada International Airport (HRG): What you need to know
Rome is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
The timezone in Hurghada is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome. Hurghada International Airport is located in Hurghada.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Rome to HRG.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Rome to HRG leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Popular options include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rome to Hurghada International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
70.57% of flights that depart Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on time.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Hurghada International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and HRG:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 18 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport the day before your Rome to HRG flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Reserve a hotel near HRG if you're catching a late flight from Rome to Hurghada International Airport. Select one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks before your Rome to Hurghada International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
Right now, RM194 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rome to Hurghada International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM387. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to HRG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Rome to Hurghada International Airport (HRG). August is the busiest month to travel to Hurghada. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.
Lock in a Rome to HRG plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Hurghada to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Hurghada International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Hurghada
After booking your flight from Rome to Hurghada International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hurghada:
Your Hurghada visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. 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 its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Egypt you'll want to see. Around 209 kilometres south-west of Hurghada, a trip to Luxor will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Temple of Karnak, Temple of Amun and Luxor Temple.
Around 225 kilometres west of Hurghada, Sohag is another favourite stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Mosque Noor Islam, كنيسة السيدة العذراء مريم بسوهاج إيبارشيه سوهاج و المنشاة و المراغة and مسجد الزهراء.