How do you get to Hurghada?
Getting There4.4/10Harder to reach than about 65% of cities
- Main airport
- Hurghada International Airport
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: ask-aladdin.com, theworldinmypocket.co.uk
Good to know
Good to Know
- Hurghada International Airport is conveniently located just over 10 minutes from the harbor and beachfront hotels.
- Ferry from Hurghada to Sharm El-Sheikh (modern catamaran) offers a preferable alternative to the 12-hour bus journey across Sinai.
- No formal public transportation system exists in Hurghada; micro buses are informal but ubiquitous; arranging hotel transfers or using reputable taxi services is safer and more reliable.
- International ferries to Saudi Arabia serve pilgrims and tourists; check with ferry operators about current services and schedules as routes may be subject to geopolitical or weather-related disruptions.
- Nile cruises from Hurghada require an initial bus transfer to Luxor (5+ hours); packages are available through tour operators.
Intercity Buses
Major Routes
Cairo
- Type
- Long-haul coach
- Distance Note
- Capital city, longest option
Luxor
- Type
- Long-haul coach
- Distance Note
- Along River Nile
Aswan
- Type
- Long-haul coach
- Distance Note
- Along River Nile
Ground Transport
- Local City
- Micro buses (informal minibus system) serve local routes; taxis available but arrange in advance
From Airport
Micro Buses
- Description
- Local minibuses serve all corners of the city; informal public transport system
Taxi
- Description
- Available from airport; recommend arranging through hotel or reputable company
Hotel Transfer
- Description
- Most hotels offer arranged transfer services
Ferry Connections
Nile Cruises
- Typical Duration
- 4 to 5 days
- Note
- Requires bus transfer from Hurghada to Luxor (5+ hours) to board cruise ships
- Description
- Multi-day Nile cruise packages available from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan
Red Sea Ferries
Approximately 1.5 to 2 Hours
- Route
- Hurghada to Sharm El-Sheikh
- Operator
- High Jet (catamaran)
- Frequency
- Multiple weekly services
- Note
- Modern catamaran with air conditioning, café, and television; currently vehicles only (foot passengers not allowed)
12 to 18 Hours Depending on Sea Conditions
- Route
- Hurghada to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
- Note
- International Red Sea route; serves tourists and pilgrims
Hurghada to Duba/Yanbu (Saudi Arabia)
- Note
- International Red Sea ferry connections available
Day Trip Destinations
Accessible From Hurghada
Cairo and Pyramids
- Note
- Day-trip flights available through tour operators
Luxor Temples
- Travel Time
- 5+ hours by bus
Giftun Islands
- Note
- Accessible from Hurghada harbor; day trip by sea
Airport
- Code
- HRG
- Name
- Hurghada International Airport
- Distance To City Center
- ~10 minutes drive
- Note
- Recently renovated facility with modern customs and check-in facilities
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