Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

Arrivals process involves visa acquisition or verification, passport control checks, baggage reclaim, and customs inspection before exiting to the public arrivals area.

• Upon disembarking, follow signage to the immigration hall in your arrival terminal.
• If eligible for a visa on arrival, purchase your visa sticker from the official bank counters located before passport control using cash.
• Proceed through passport control with your passport (valid for at least 6 months), completed entry card, and approved visa sticker or e-Visa printout.
• Collect checked baggage from the designated carousels in the reclaim hall.
• Pass through customs control where baggage is screened via X-ray before entering the public arrivals hall.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Official airport taxis are available outside the arrivals halls of both terminals.

  Tempo:

  roughly 15-25 minutes to central Hurghada (Sekalla / El Dahar)

  Costo tipico:

  typically 200 - 400 EGP (agree fare or request meter prior to departing)

• Servizi di ride-hailing

  Ride-hailing (Uber)

  Ride-hailing services operate in Hurghada and can pick up passengers outside the main terminal buildings.

  Tempo:

  roughly 15-25 minutes to central Hurghada

  Costo tipico:

  typically 150 - 300 EGP

• Autobus

  Private Transfer / Hotel Shuttle

  Pre-booked resort transfers are common for international tour arrivals.

  Tempo:

  roughly 15-45 minutes depending on resort location

  Costo tipico:

  typically 15 - 35 EUR (often pre-arranged through hotel or tour operator)

• Autobus

  Microbus (Shared Minibus)

  Local white microbuses run along the main airport road outside the airport perimeter.

  Tempo:

  roughly 20-30 minutes to El Dahar or Sekalla

  Costo tipico:

  typically 10 - 20 EGP

Flight transfers at Hurghada require exiting landside, collecting baggage, and re-checking in for onward flights.

• There is no dedicated airside transit corridor for un-ticketed transfers between separate airlines.
• Passengers transferring from international to domestic flights must clear immigration, collect baggage, and clear customs.
• Transfer between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 requires a short taxi ride or walk depending on baggage volume.
• Allow at least 3 hours for self-connecting itineraries across separate tickets.

Wi-Fi access is available across terminal buildings, though service quality and connection requirements can vary.

• Access generally requires connecting to the airport network and completing a portal sign-in.
• SMS verification using an international mobile number may be requested during login.
• Local SIM cards purchased at arrivals often provide more reliable internet access for the duration of your stay.

Currency exchange counters and ATMs are available in both arrival and departure areas.

• Official bank kiosks located in the arrivals hall exchange major currencies (USD, EUR, GBP) into Egyptian Pounds (EGP).
• Bank kiosks also sell official visa-on-arrival stickers for eligible nationalities (payable in USD or EUR cash).
• ATMs accepting international credit and debit cards are situated landside near terminal exits.
• Inform your home bank prior to travel to prevent card blocks on Egyptian transactions.

A selection of basic dining outlets, coffee shops, and snack bars operate in both terminals.

• Airside areas feature small food courts with international fast-food chains and local cafes.
• Landside options are limited mainly to small coffee stands and grab-and-go outlets.
• Prices inside the terminal departures area are significantly higher than outside the airport.

Contract lounges are available in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for eligible business passengers and lounge-pass holders.

• The Pearl Lounge operates in Terminal 1, providing comfortable seating, refreshments, Wi-Fi, and flight monitors.
• Access can be purchased at the door or pre-booked via independent lounge access programmes.
• Facilities include dedicated restrooms and charging points.

There are no direct transit hotels located inside the terminal buildings, but extensive resort accommodation is located within 5 to 15 kilometres.

• Nearby hotels are located along the Hurghada coast, reachable within 10 to 20 minutes by taxi.
• Many package resorts offer complementary arrival shuttles for pre-booked guests.
• Day-room options should be arranged directly with nearby mainland hotels.

Baggage reclaim carousels are located immediately after passport control in both terminals.

• Baggage carts are available inside the reclaim area.
• Porters may offer assistance with luggage for an expected tip (baksheesh).
• For lost or damaged luggage, contact your operating airline's ground handling desk in the baggage hall before exiting customs.

Basic family facilities are available, though specialized amenities are limited.

• Baby care rooms and changing tables are integrated into select restroom blocks.
• Strollers should be checked at the check-in desk or handed over at the aircraft door depending on airline policy.
• Queue priority for families with young infants is at the discretion of airport staff at passport control.

• ATMs and Currency Exchange
• Visa-on-Arrival Bank Counters
• Duty Free Shops
• Cafes and Food Outlets
• VIP / Contract Lounges
• Smoking Areas
• Local Telecom Kiosks (SIM cards)
• Tourist Information Desk

Numero di emergenza locale: Ambulance: 123 | Tourist Police: 126 | Police: 122

• First aid facilities and medical personnel are available on-site; notify airport staff or security personnel if immediate care is required.
• In case of a lost passport, contact the Tourist Police officer stationed inside the terminal and your national embassy in Cairo.
• Keep digital copies of your passport and travel documents accessible offline.

• Controlla la validità del passaporto e qualsiasi visto, ETA o dichiarazione di ingresso richiesta.
• Conferma il terminal di partenza sulla tua carta d'imbarco il giorno prima.
• Attiva una eSIM da viaggio per essere online appena atterri.
• Scarica mappe offline e fai uno screenshot dell'indirizzo del tuo hotel e del riferimento della prenotazione.
• Comunica alla tua banca che sei in viaggio e porta con te una carta di pagamento di riserva.
• Salva il numero di emergenza locale e il contatto della tua ambasciata nel telefono.
• Fotografa il passaporto e memorizza la copia in un luogo accessibile offline.
• Controlla la franchigia bagaglio e gli articoli soggetti a restrizioni per la tua destinazione.

Le operazioni aeroportuali cambiano. Conferma sempre terminal, tariffe e orari con le fonti ufficiali qui sotto prima di viaggiare.

• Egyptian Airports Company - Hurghada International AirportFonte ufficiale dell'aeroporto
• Egypt Official e-Visa PortalFonte governativa
• Egyptian Customs AuthorityFonte governativa
• Egyptian Ministry of Health and PopulationFonte governativa
• Egypt Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesFonte governativa