Flights to Hurghada
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Hurgada
| Airport of arrival: | Hurghada Airport |
| Flight time from Istanbul to Hurghada: | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Hurghada, the coast of the Red Sea, is Egypt 's second largest city. As a small fishing village in the early 1980s, the city has become one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world today thanks to large tourism investments. With 36 kilometers of coastline and golden beaches, Hurghada welcomes tourists from many parts of the World every year and you can easily find flight tickets to Hurghada at affordable prices throughout the year.
Transportation
Hurghada is a city that welcomes tourists throughout the year and there are many direct flights to Hurghada departing from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport which is connected through various domestic flights to different cities within Turkey and different cities all over the world. You can book your ticket in advance plan a holiday and find cheap flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Hurghada International Airport.
You can book your ticket in advance in order to benefit from seasonal promotions offered by Pegasus Airlines.
About the Airport
Pegasus Airlines offers frequent flights to Hurghada International Airport which is the second bussiest airport in Egypt. It is located is 5 km away from the city center.
Hurghada International Airport
Opened in 2014, Hurghada International Airport has a very modern structure. The airport, which has two terminals, has an annual capacity of 13 million passengers. The 3-storey airport has facilities to meet the needs of passengers, offices of tourism agencies and markets.
Transport from Ferenc Liszt Airport to the City Center
Since the city's public transport network is not well developed, taxi and car rental options are used for transportation from the airport to the city center. The average time to get to the city center is 15 minutes and costs about 15-20 dollars. You can negotiate the price with taxi drivers.
If you would like to find a more comfortable and faster option, you can rent a car and use car rental services offered by Pegasus Airlines.
Public Transport
In Hurghada, transportation is usually provided by taxis. Apart from taxis there are minibuses that you can use on certain routes.
Although taxis serve at very reasonable prices, drivers often try to deceive tourists about the price. Short distance to the desired location in the city 5-10LE, the most distant distance is around 40 LE. For this reason, we recommend that you agree on a price before boarding a taxi.
Minibuses depart from Titanic Aqua Park and travel through Sakala and Dahar Square. You can get off the van at any point. Although it is cheap, you should ask for the price by saying the location before going.
Accommodation
Hurghada is a city with a vast area and offers accommodation options for all budgets. Al Mamsha el Seyahi is the closest to the center and is one of the most convenient places to stay in terms of tourism. Other than that, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay and El Gouna are some of the accommodation areas we recommend, although it is a bit further away from the city.
With Pegasus Airlines you can browse the available accommodation options and book your hotel in Hurghada at affordable prices months in advance.
Food
The Hurghada cuisine includes delicious seafood dishes. Calamari, shrimp, fish varieties, as well as the traditional flavors of Arab and Egyptian cuisine Falafel, Kushari and Sayadeya tastes like Hurghada, we recommend you try.
You can have a look at What to Eat in Hurghada page for more suggestions about all the local delicacies.
Useful Information
We have compiled some information you need to know to make your trip to Hurghada more enjoyable and comfortable:
About Visa
Egypt is a country that gives the right to visa in many countries. For this reason, depending on your passport, you can get a visa from one month to two months. You can also apply for a visa online and easily process your visa. Please refer to this link.
Neighbouring Cities
There are many beautiful places located within a short distance from Hurghada.
- Qena, Egypt (162 km)
- Luxor, Egypt (209 km)
- Sohag, Egypt (225 km)
- Asyut, Egypt (262 km)
Weather
The climate in Hurghada is subtropical desert. The average temperature in the spring months is between 25-30 degrees, while the average temperature in the summer months is between 30 and 40 degrees. In winter and autumn, the climate is quite temperate and the average temperature ranges from 16 to 24 degrees.
Essential Numbers
- Country Code: +20
- Hurghada Area Code: 65
- Airport Contact: +20 65 3414213
- English Language Emergency Line: 122
- Airport Shuttle Service: +20 65 3414213
Places to see
Hurghada, which is the coast of the Red Sea, is one of the most beautiful holiday cities you can go to. In the city, where there are many water sports facilities, you can enjoy scubadive, windsurfing and many sporting activities. We especially recommend you to see the spectacular underwater world and shipwrecks of the Red Sea. For this, you can go to the beaches and sports facilities.
There are many places to see such as the magnificent Eastern desert, history and culture museum, historical mosques and churches, local Egyptian villages and streets.
To learn more about Hurghada, you can have a look at Hurghada Travel Guide page that Pegasus Airlines prepared for you.
