Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Hurghada Airport (HRG): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hurghada Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Take your pick of three weekly Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hurghada Airport flights. The 05:20 departure with Air Cairo is the earliest flight you can take. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 17:30.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SSH to HRG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hurghada Airport, so jetting off to Hurghada (and then visiting more of Egypt!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Cairo on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for SSH to HRG flights is Neos.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hurghada Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SSH and HRG:
Cairo Airport
Budapest Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
72% of flights taking off from Sharm El Sheikh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SSH? If you've booked an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hurghada Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hurghada Airport (HRG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hurghada Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HRG instead:
Explore without limits with a Hurghada Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Auto-Union or Alamo and chase adventure across Hurghada and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Hurghada Airport around two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to central Hurghada
Hurghada Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Hurghada. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hurghada Airport (HRG)
The quietest month for a flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hurghada Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Hurghada based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Hurghada is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Hurghada Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SSH to HRG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've seen Hurghada. Around 402 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Around 402 kilometres north-west of Hurghada, Giza is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Great Sphinx of Giza, Great Pyramid of Giza and Khufu Pyramid.