Airports
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) Guide for Tourists
How to breeze through Hurghada International Airport and reach your Red Sea resort quickly.
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is Egypt's second-busiest airport and the main gateway to the Red Sea resorts. It's compact, modern and used almost exclusively by holidaymakers arriving on package tours or independent Red Sea trips.
Arrival & visa
Most European nationalities need a visa on arrival — US$30 in cash, bought at the bank counter before joining immigration. If you're on a package tour with a Red Sea-only itinerary (max 14 days, Sinai or Hurghada region), some nationalities qualify for a free Sinai-only permit; ask your tour operator.
Getting to your hotel
- Hotel shuttle — most package tours include one; look for your rep after customs.
- Taxi — agree the fare before you get in; prices moved during 2026, so confirm the amount rather than relying on older figures.
- Uber lists Hurghada among its Egyptian cities, but availability at the airport itself can be limited.
- inDrive also lists Hurghada; you propose a fare and drivers accept or counter-offer, with airport fees and tolls paid separately.
Wi-Fi & eSIM
Airport Wi-Fi is free but slow. Install your Egypt eSIM before flying so you can message the hotel, translate, and load a map the moment you land.
Airport layout
HRG has two terminals — Terminal 1 (older, mainly charter) and Terminal 2 (newer, scheduled airlines). Both have duty-free, cafés and ATMs. Check your boarding pass for the correct terminal.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a visa when flying into Hurghada?
- Most tourists need a visa on arrival — US$30 in cash at the airport bank counter, the official rate since 1 March 2026. Confirm the current amount at visa2egypt.gov.eg before you fly.
- How long is the transfer from Hurghada Airport to El Gouna?
- About 30–40 minutes by taxi or shuttle.
- Is Uber available at Hurghada Airport?
- Uber lists Hurghada as a city it serves, but pickups at the airport are not always available. Have a hotel transfer or a taxi fare agreed as a backup.
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