Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Hurghada Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
This airport is beautiful inside and out. Very clean and quiet too. – a guest traveller
HRG Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what travellers have reported to us during their time at Hurghada International Airport.
What to Expect
Hurghada Airport (code: HRG) is Egypt’s second largest airport, consisting of two terminals. A new terminal is under construction. WiFi is available, but if you are looking for added comfort, there were no lounge that you could pay to access (at least at the time of this update). According to several reviews we received, bribery and scams are common. One reviewer with proper document was told he had to pay for “non-eu citizen” boarding pass. Long lines and no crowd control upon arrival with limited officers working immigration counters.
Sleeping in Hurghada Airport
A recent reviewer (June, 2016) attempted to spend the night in the airport while waiting for friends to arrive on a later flight. This reviewer spent the night undisturbed until his friends showed up. Airport staff told them they could not spend the night and requested a bribe in exchange for being escorted to a local hotel. No one else was observed sleeping in this airport. There are no hotels inside or connected to the airport. For nearby hotels, see Airport Hotels below or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter with a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- Pearl Lounge – Location: Terminal 1, International Departures, Airside, 2nd Floor. Sleep pods are available.
- Pearl Lounge – Location: Terminal 2, International Departures, Landside. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass (£25 – 3 hours) • Lounge membership programs.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Hurghada Airport:
- Solymar Ivory Suites – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Hurghada Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Hurghada airport.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available 24-hours a day. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans.
Children’s Play Areas – When you want to ensure your kids burn off all their energy before their flight, take them to the children’s play area. Location: Unknown.
Currency Exchange – There are several currency exchange offices available.
Duty Free & Shopping – Duty Free is available as well as shops selling jewelry, perfume, newspapers, etc.
Food & Drinks – Coffee and Food vending machines can be found in the airport. There are also several cafés, bars and one restaurant.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – They have a “cloakroom” for luggage to be stored.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Postal Services – Send your last minute postcards to friends and family from airport’s post office.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airlines
Hurghada airport is served by the following airlines: Air Cairo • Astraeus • Brussels Airlines • Condor • Corendon Airlines • EasyJet • Edelweiss Air • Egyptair • EgyptAir Express • Fly Egypt • Lufthansa • Nile Air • Pegasus Airlines • Smartwings • SunExpress Deutschland • Transavia • TUIfly • Turkish Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Car Rentals
Hertz offers car rental services onsite, along with several local car rental agencies.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shared-Ride Vehicles
Shared-ride minibuses offer an economical way to travel between the airport and city center. Ensure that the minibus you hop in is going to your destination and confirm the fare before you get in. Pickup and drop-off is on demand only.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available for hire 24 hours a day at taxi ranks in the ground transportation area. There are no meters, so negotiate a fare with the driver before starting your journey. A typical ride between the airport and city center takes about 15 minutes, and to / from the coastal tourist area can take around 30 minutes.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.