Egypt Travel Tips: Sharm El Sheikh & Hurghada Airport Transfers Explained
2 min readEgyptFebruary 2025

Egypt Travel Tips: Sharm El Sheikh & Hurghada Airport Transfers Explained

Egypt's Red Sea Coast: Where Adventure Meets Relaxation 🇪🇬

The Red Sea coast of Egypt is one of the most extraordinary holiday destinations in the world. The water here is among the clearest and most biologically rich on the planet.


The Two Main Red Sea Airports

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)

One of Egypt's busiest tourist airports, with direct charter and scheduled flights operating from airports across the UK and Europe throughout the year.

Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

Hurghada's airport serves the western Red Sea coast and is the gateway to El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, and Makadi Bay.


Transfer Times from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)

| Destination | Approx. Transfer Time | |---|---| | Naama Bay Hotels | 10–20 min | | Sharks Bay | 15–20 min | | Nabq Bay | 25–35 min | | Dahab | 1h 15m – 1h 30m |

Transfer Times from Hurghada Airport (HRG)

| Destination | Approx. Transfer Time | |---|---| | Hurghada Town | 15–25 min | | El Gouna | 25–35 min | | Sahl Hasheesh | 30–40 min | | Makadi Bay | 40–50 min | | Soma Bay | 50–60 min |


Egypt Practical Travel Tips

Entry visa required (~$25 USD). Tip your driver (baksheesh culture). Dress modestly outside resorts. Haggling at bazaars is expected.


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Arrive at SSH or HRG and be at your Red Sea resort relaxing by the pool in no time. 🌊

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