Hurghada

Hurghada, a former fishing harbour and now a lively tourist resort that
stretches some 15 miles or so along the waterfront, is one of the foremost areas for water sports, lies along the Red Sea coast, along with the quieter Marsa Alam, where tourism is just starting to make an impact. Hurghada has been home to fishing communities for centuries and remained unchanged until the 1990s when tourism discovered this idyllic village with wide stretches of beach that followed the coastline for miles, and a sea that is safe and ideal for water sports. Today it is a busy, sprawling town divided into two main areas, the old town Ad-Dahar to the north, and Sigala to the south. Each affords a wide range of hotels, restaurants catering for all tastes and tourist attractions.

Marsa Alam is an unspoilt village which makes an ideal base for those looking for a quieter break. It is within a three to four hour drive of Hurghada. Tourism has found Marsa Alam largely because of its location on the banks of the Red Sea. Boat trips to see its multi-coloured fish, dolphins, turtles and the coral reefs that lie just offshore have made it popular; so much so that it now has an increasing number of luxury resort style accommodation.

If shopping is you thing you must visit the bazaars because they offer the widest selection of local crafts and artefacts, while designer goods can be found in the larger stores. But to experience the true shopping experience in Hurghada, head for the bazaars along the coast roads. Here traditional souvenirs like copper ware, brasses, rugs and carpets, crafts such as glass vases and little perfume bottles, leatherwear such as belts and sandals, and handmade jewellery can be found, along with masses of colourful textiles. Most bazaars will have stalls selling herbs and spices like cloves, saffron and turmeric, which give them their characteristic aroma.

Hurghada airport information

Hurghada International Airport is located inland approximately 5 miles southwest of the town of Hurghada.

Important information for passengers

Please note revised opening and closing times for check-in at this airport:

Check-in opens 3 hours before the scheduled departure of your flight and closes 1 hour before.

Hurghada airport by car
The airport is located just off the ring road. To travel to the city get the centre, head north from the airport before bearing right and heading towards the coast as the Ring Road forks. Journey time is approximately 20 minutes.

Hurghada airport by coach
A mini bus service operates between the airport and Hurghada city centre. They are not operating to a time table but depart whenever the bus is full.

There is no public bus service from Hurghada Airport.

Hurghada airport by taxi
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Theres is also a taxi rank is located outside the arrivals terminal.

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